October 01, (THEWILL) – Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, has been cleared to play in the upcoming match against Aston Villa, following a successful appeal against his red card. The Portuguese midfielder faced potential suspension after being sent off during United’s 3-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
The incident occurred in the 42nd minute of the match when the 30-year-old was dismissed for a high challenge on Tottenham’s James Maddison. Initially, the red card would have resulted in Fernandes missing three English Premier League fixtures: Aston Villa, Brentford and West Ham United.
Manchester United confirmed the overturning of the red card in an official statement on Tuesday. The club stated: “Bruno Fernandes will be available for Manchester United’s next three games following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal.” This decision comes as a significant boost for the team, allowing their captain to return to action immediately.
The availability of Fernandes for the upcoming matches is crucial for United, who currently find themselves in 13th position in the League table. With only seven points from six matches, the team will be looking to improve their standing in the coming weeks.
Fernandes’ leadership, skills on the pitch and presence are expected to bolster the team’s performance as they aim to climb up the league table and compete in other tournaments beyond the EPL.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
