Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has already issued his first warning to a Red Devils player.
Then spoken in Portugal Sporting’s victory over Braga, Reuben Amorim was told Bruno Fernandes was glad he took over.
Amorim gave a warningthus assuring Fernandes that he may not enjoy every moment, hinting at the intense demands he will make of the Manchester United squad.
United need Amorim’s fresh ideasit’s time to put the Erik ten Hag era behind us, with the club rooted to 13th in the Premier League.
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Bruno Fernandes an asset for United
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is back in form, scoring four goals in four games under interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Fernandes struggled to make an impact in front of goal early in the season United Legend Rio Ferdinand believes that he was not deployed correctly under Erik ten Hag.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand praised Fernandes as one of the ‘best in the world’, figures backed by him leading Champions League and Europa League matches for assists since joining United in 2020.
He pointed out that Erik ten Hag’s tough tactics did not match Fernandes’ strengths.
Fernandes said: “You don’t get the best out of Bruno if it’s a transition game, if it’s up and down then he has to take more risks with the ball and he’s less likely to put people in.
“If you can get him to look more around the box, but keep that area and territorial advantage, you will have a player who is one of the best in the world in those areas, and create chances, the stats don’t lie and your eyes lie not.”
Owen Hargreaves backs Fernandes for the key role
2008 Champions League co-winner Owen Hargreaves believes Fernandes is promised a key role under Ruben Amorim and agrees he needs to simplify his game to focus on his strengths.
Hargreaves explained: “Maybe sometimes he tried to take over other people’s work, because they weren’t doing that, to get the ball into midfield, but they need him there as a number 10.
“I think it’s clear that Ruben Amorim will come in and say, ‘Look, we’re going to run through you, but I need you in and around the box.’
Fernandes currently has 83 goals during his career at Manchester United, overtaking Eric Cantona with 82.
His 83rd came in the victory over Leicester Cityhis milestone 250th appearance for the club.
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