Tag: Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has identified his main problem with the club ahead of their Europa League final against Villarreal next Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils are set to square off with Villarreal in Gdansk next week Wednesday - after they put Roma to the sword in the semi-finals of the competition. However, United have been unable to get a win in their last two matches - with a 1-1 draw against Fulham and a defeat against Leicester City. He added another assist in the draw with Fulham, though Fernandes is not worried that the Red Devils have lost their way with their biggest game of the season just a week away. And their player of the year, Fernandes, who has been vital to United's Europa League run, ...

Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has joked he would have been a Ballon d'Or winner if he had the pace of Marcus Rashford. Fernandes has been of the Premier League's best players this campaign, continuing the form that made him a cult-hero at Old Trafford after joining from Sporting last January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portugal international is the complete playmaker and has impressive goal contributions record since his arrival at the club. Fernandes has 18 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League alone this season, and has scored 29 goals in total in all competitions. But one major attribute Fernandes would love to have that he is lacking is speed and the player is envious of Rashford's pace. “I think I’m not the slowest p...

Bruno Fernandes has admitted his biggest regret at Manchester United is not being able to have a conversation with legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. The Portuguese midfielder has been a revelation since arriving at Old Trafford in January 2020, managing 28 goals and 16 assists in all competitions this campaign — more than any other player from a Premier League side. Article continues below      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has become a leader for the Red devils and his close relationship with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been well documented. But Fernandes has revealed that he regrets having not yet picked the brains of Ferguson, who is a director at United these days. Asked by a fan if he'd had the chance to chat with Ferguson during his time a...

Bruno Fernandes believes Manchester United are ‘not at their best’ currently after the 4-2 defeat to Liverpool on Thursday. Article continues below      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese midfielder, who captained the Red devils in Harry Maguire’s absence, opened the scoring early in the game but goals from Diogo Jota and Firmino put Liverpool in front just before the break. Firmino scored his second of the match in the second-half before Marcus Rashford found the net in the 68th minute to give United a lifeline. But Mohamed Salah finished a swift counter attack from the Reds in the closing stages of the game to wrap up three points for Klopp’s side. ‘We played side to side, we tried to do what we trained at,’ Fernandes told MUTV. ‘When ...

Bruno Fernandes has revealed the best players in the Premier League this campaign, naming nine players that have impressed him. When asked during a fans' Q&A which non-United players he feels should be in contention for Player of the Year awards, Fernandes named De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, Raphinha, Gundogan, Ruben Dias, Mason Mount, Jack Grealish and Bamford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I think it's difficult to choose one," Fernandes said. "For me, being the best player in the Premier League, you have to be the best from since we started to the end, and not coming and start playing in December or January and start doing well in that moment. "The ones who were doing well before everyone forgets because those are doing better at this mo...

Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has paid a huge compliment to Jesse Lingard after his recent form while out on loan at West Ham. The Portugal international has been one of the stand-out performers in England this campaign, but believes that Lingard has been the best player in recent matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lingard left United for a loan move to West Ham in the January transfer window, with the England international having previously fallen out of favour at the theatre of dreams. However, Lingard looks back to his very best and is set to be an important player for Gareth Southgate’s side at the Euros this summer. It may even earn Lingard a place in the Red devils squad again next season, with Fernandes sending a message by p...

Bruno Fernandes has spoken about a raging argument over who is the greatest footballer of all time in Manchester United’s dressing room. The Portuguese midfielder argues that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in history. But Brazilian duo Fred and Alex Telles contend that Pele is the true GOAT. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernandes revealed the debate has been going on for some time now and seems to have created a divide between the Portuguese and Brazilian players. The Red devils’ talisman added that the trio also argue over who was better between Luis Figo and Rivaldo. Answering questions from supporters on United's official website, Fernandes said: 'They [Fred and Telles] always talk about who is the best player in the world, in history, blah...

Bruno Fernandes is not willing to sign a new contract with Manchester United until Paul Pogba has done the same, according to reports. The midfielder has enjoyed a superb start to his career at Old Trafford and, despite having a contract that runs until 2025 – plus the option for another year – United are keen to tie him down to a new bumper deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Fernandes has been stalling on discussions despite the Red devils being prepared to double his wages at the club. According to The Sun, the Portuguese star's hesitancy revolves around the future of Pogba, whose current contract expire in June next year when he will be able to leave United on a free. United triggered a one-year deal extension clause back in October of ...