Fernando insists Manchester City's failure to get past Huddersfield on Saturday had nothing to do with the changes made to the side.
City must replay their FA Cup fifth-round tie against the Sky Bet Championship outfit after being held to a goalless draw at the John Smith's Stadium.
With Tuesday's Champions League clash against Monaco in mind, manager Pep Guardiola made eight changes for the game, but Fernando dismissed that as a factor to give credit to the hosts.
The Brazilian said: 'I don't think that influenced us.