Ruben Amorim press conference LIVE Bruno Fernandes updates, Man United injury latest and team news

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim will address the media today to discuss the Boxing Day clash with Newcastle.

The Reds played well in defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday and a victory over Eddie Howe's side would move them into fifth ahead of the remaining Premier League fixtures this week. If United are to do that, they will need to do it without a host of players.

Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt have been sidelined of late while Noussair Mazraoui, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo are away at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bruno Fernandes suffered a soft tissue injury vs Villa and has been assessed while Kobbie Mainoo missed the trip to Birmingham with a calf issue.

Amorim is expected to provide updates on the injured players today. The January transfer window could also be discussed this afternoon ahead of the market reopening next week.

Follow all the updates from Amorim's press conference below...

In last week's pre-match press conference, all the build-up surrounded the comments made by Fernandes in an interview with Portuguese media. This time, Fernandes is in the spotlight once more but due to his injury picked up at Villa. There are reports the captain could be out for a month but we should know more when Amorim speaks this afternoon.

Amorim is due to speak to the United media at 1.15pm with the embargo lifting at 1.30pm. We will get the quotes from the press conference as soon as we can after that!

Good morning and welcome along to our Amorim press conference blog on Christmas Eve!

Make sure to stick right here as we build up to the United boss speaking this afternoon. Ahead of the Boxing Day fixture, the Reds have a number of injury issues which need addressing.

Fernandes, Mainoo, Maguire and De Ligt are