{"id":1017,"date":"2026-07-29T17:37:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/bruno-fernandez-and-the-rest-are-set-to-return-and\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:37:08","slug":"bruno-fernandez-and-the-rest-are-set-to-return-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/bruno-fernandez-and-the-rest-are-set-to-return-and\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruno Fernandez and the rest are set to return and &#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/17853015134354523163026178360002.jpg?resize=640%2C640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/17853015134354523163026178360002.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/17853015134354523163026178360002.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/17853015134354523163026178360002.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manchester United Receive Major Training Boost as Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans Set to Return<br><br>Manchester United are set to receive a major boost ahead of the new season, with Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans expected to return to training this Friday.<br><br>The return of the three midfielders will be welcome news for the Manchester United coaching staff as preparations continue. Their presence could add more quality, experience and competition to the squad at an important stage of the team\u2019s preparations.<br><br>Bruno Fernandes remains one of the most influential players at Old Trafford. The Portuguese midfielder is known for his creativity, leadership and ability to make things happen in the final third. His return to training will give United a familiar source of energy and quality in midfield.<br><br>Kobbie Mainoo\u2019s return is also an encouraging development. The young midfielder has continued to show maturity and composure whenever given the opportunity. His ability to remain calm under pressure and carry the ball forward makes him an important option for Manchester United.<br><br>Meanwhile, Youri Tielemans\u2019 expected return will also attract attention. The Belgian midfielder brings experience, technical quality and a strong passing range. His involvement could provide the team with another valuable option in the middle of the pitch.<br><br>With all three players set to be back on the training ground, Manchester United could benefit from increased midfield depth and stronger competition for places. It will also allow the coaching staff to assess different combinations as the team continues its preparations.<br><br>However, supporters will be eager to see how quickly the players return to full fitness and whether they will be involved in upcoming matches. Their progress in training could offer a clearer picture of their readiness.<br><br>The return of Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans is undoubtedly a positive development for Manchester United. As the new campaign approaches, having important midfield options back in training could give the team a timely boost.<br><br>Manchester United fans will now be watching closely as the trio return to Carrington on Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify\">Manchester United Receive Major Training Boost as Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans Set to Return Manchester United are set to receive a major boost ahead of the new season, with Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans expected to return [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1017\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportconnect.com.ng\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}