Manchester United caretaker manager Darren Fletcher has provided the latest news on the likes of Mason Mount ahead of the Premier League match against Burnley.
The 41-year-old Manchester United Under-18s head coach has been installed as caretaker boss after the sacking of Ruben Amorim on Monday morning.
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Darren Fletcher took part in his first pre-match press conference as caretaker manager at the Carrington training complex on Tuesday evening.
The ex-United and Scotland midfielder will lead the Red Devils side to Turf Moor for Wednesday evening’s Premier League encounter with relegation-threatened Burnley.
Mason Mount has been one of the several key United first-team players who have been sidelined ahead of United axing Ruben Amorim as the club’s head coach.
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesDarren Fletcher speaks out on Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes ahead of Burnley vs Man Utd at Turf Moor
Mason Mount made way at half-time in Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Newcastle in the Premier League match at Old Trafford in December 2025.
The 26-year-old former Chelsea ace subsequently missed United’s 1-1 draw against Wolves at Old Trafford and 1-1 result against Leeds United at Elland Road.
Joining Mount on the sidelines has been none other than Bruno Fernandes, who has missed United’s last three Premier League matches under Ruben Amorim.
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Bruno Fernandes was forced off at half-time after a hamstring injury in United’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League clash at Villa Park last month.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference for the Burnley match, Darren Fletcher suggested that both Fernandes and Mount will both return to the United squad.
“Mason and Bruno were pushing to play and they have trained and will be back in the squad,” he said, as per the Manchester Evening News.
Darren Fletcher’s clear-cut approach to Man Utd duo Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes after returning from their injuries
Fletcher, who is believed to be a temporary caretaker appointment, has admitted that Mount and United captain Bruno Fernandes will be eased back into action.
“They should be back in the squad, but they’ll be on managed minutes as well, restricted minutes because obviously they’ve just returned to training,” he said, as per Manchester United’s official website.
“That’s good news, especially the fact that they’ve been in good form. Mason Mount’s form has been fantastic and we don’t have to speak about Bruno.
“He’s the captain, he’s the leader of the team, so to have them available for selection is great news for me and for the players and for the club and for the fans.”
Sixth-place United and 19th-place Burnley will meet in an 8:15pm Premier League kick-off time at Turf Moor on Wednesday in the UK.
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