The Red Devils have suffered through another disappointing campaign, currently positioned 13th in the Premier League after 20 games. ..Continue Reading
Few players have managed to improve their reputations this season, but Heskey has been particularly let down by club captain Bruno Fernandes.
While Heskey acknowledges that the Portuguese midfielder performed well in last weekend’s exciting 2-2 draw with Liverpool, he insists that Fernandes needs to contribute more overall.
Fernandes has not been as influential in front of goal as in previous seasons, managing six goals in 28 appearances this term, and has already been sent off three times.
When asked who he considers the biggest flop in the Premier League this season, Heskey told Instant Casino, ‘Bruno Fernandes.’
‘In seasons gone by he’s been scoring goals and really carrying the team. With the captain’s armband as well, you’re expecting a little bit more.
‘He can’t do it on his own, I get that, but as a captain, I want to see a bit more drive. I want to see a bit more leadership. I don’t think he’s given that.
‘For a captain, one good performance like he produced against Liverpool in however many is not good enough really.
‘The minimum for any player is to run around, tackle, be aggressive. The captain has to do more, he has to lead from the front and set the standards for others to follow.
‘I don’t think he’s necessarily been that. It’s been a tough season for them, hasn’t it?
‘I don’t know even where to put my finger on why it’s all gone so badly. It’s not just like one bit, everything’s just capitulated.
‘It’ll be interesting to see what the future looks like under Ruben Amorim. They had a really good result against Liverpool and could have won it at the end. But Liverpool squandered a few chances as well.’
Although Heskey expects more from Fernandes, he has been greatly impressed by fellow Manchester United player Amad Diallo.
Diallo has delivered some vital goals recently, securing an equalizer at Anfield and netting a late winner in the Manchester derby last month.
‘I like Amad Diallo,’ added Heskey, who played for the likes of Liverpool and Leicester City. ‘I like him a lot.
‘In the FA Cup last season, against Liverpool, he was fasting at the time, and he was still one of the best players on the pitch.
‘Inevitably there’s times where a team needs a player to stand up and he’s been that player. I think he has been outstanding for Man United, in a poor side.
‘It will be interesting to see him develop. He looks like the one player in that United team that Ruben Amorim can trust and rely on.
‘He’s definitely a player that he will be looking to build around at Manchester United.’
