Bruno Fernandes injury record: How the Man United captain stays fit and can even play centre-back

Bruno Fernandes' injury record at Manchester United is nothing short of remarkable.

The United skipper is yet to miss a game due to some form of injury since he arrived in England in the January transfer window of 2020, signing from Sporting CP for an initial fee of around £47 million ($60.4 million).

He has played over 200 matches, won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award in his first season, and epitomises the definition of leadership in a squad often accused of lacking that particular trait.

Before kickoff against Liverpool on March 17, 2023, Fernandes was seen carrying one of the matchday mascots onto the pitch as the teams emerged from the tunnel at Old Trafford. It was a heart-warming gesture: the young boy had earlier been seen in tears, apparently frightened by the daunting prospect of walking out onto the pitch in front of more than 73,000 fans, before being comforted by the United captain.

During a gripping FA Cup quarterfinal, Fernandes played in multiple positions and endured 120 minutes of action despite clearly struggling with a knock sustained in the latter stages. His capacity to withstand the rigours of such a gruelling game and lead his players to a remarkable 4-3 victory won widespread acclaim. It also underlined just how amazingly fit he seems to be.

The Sporting News takes a look into his injury statistics along with insight into how he manages it, with input from the man himself.

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During Man United's historic 4-3 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals, Fernandes played the entire 120 minutes and even featured at centre-back for a large portion of extra time.

"I do what's needed to win games," he told journalists post-match. "I