How do Man Utd replace Bruno Fernandes? Mainoo’s injury, Martinez in midfield & more

Bruno Fernandes is out injured — so how do Manchester United actually cope without him? In this episode, I break down the realistic midfield solutions Ruben Amorim has at his disposal and what each option says about United’s short- and long-term direction. From the possibility of Lisandro Martínez stepping into midfield, to Kobbie Mainoo’s responsibility without Bruno, Casemiro’s role in controlling games, and what this all means for Manuel Ugarte’s future at the club. Is this a moment for tactical evolution? The long awaited introduction of academy players? Or a warning sign that United still lack balance and creativity without the captain? We assess: • How United replace Bruno’s creativity and leadership • Martínez as a midfield option — risk or necessity? • Mainoo’s development amid demand for minutes • Casemiro's return • What this injury spell could mean for Ugarte and future recruitment A big-picture discussion about squad building, system fit, and whether United are finally being forced to solve problems they’ve put off for too long. - 🎙️ The Promised Land – A Manchester United Podcast 👍 Like, subscribe & comment with your thoughts on the game YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow Scott Saunders for daily United analysis X ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/⁠⁠⁠ TPL X ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/tplmufc⁠ #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #ManUtd #PremierLeague #RubenAmorim #ThePromisedLand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices