Bruno Fernandes has missed his first-ever game for Manchester United through injury as Erik ten Hag’s side play Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday evening.

Remarkably, the United captain has only missed one game due to illness since he joined Old Trafford in a £47 million deal from Sporting CP in January 2020.

But a hand injury has forced Fernandes to miss United’s trip to Selhurst Park.

The Portugal international wore protective strapping on his right hand during United’s 1-1 draw with Burnley at Old Trafford on April 27.

He was then spotted wearing a protective cast just days before United’s clash against Palace.

Casemiro will captain United in Fernandes’ absence, while Mason Mount has been handed his first Premier League start since November.

Speaking about his incredible injury record in March, Fernandes said: ‘I just have to be grateful for my father and my mum because they made me the right way, the strong way,’ said the midfielder

‘They’ve been here for the last two games and they give me that extra energy, with my kids and my wife, they always take care of me.

‘My wife does a great job at home to give me as much rest as I can. It’s difficult when you have two kids at home and they want to play. 

‘My youngest one wants to play football all the time, but I get my rest, my naps, everything I need, because she’s there to help me. Part of this record is my family.’

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