Fernandes picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in our 1-0 win against West Ham United last Sunday, meaning that he has to serve a one-match suspension in the Premier League.
And after Thursday's Europa League away win at Real Sociedad, the Dutchman was asked how his team will fare without his no.8 this weekend.
“We know that we have to replace Bruno, that is quite clear,” Ten Hag said, in his pre-match press conference for Sunday's game.
“We have to see how we replace him, and we have to think about that, and it is short so soon after this game [against Real Sociedad].