Bruno Fernandes Is Manchester’s Saviour

Ever since Roy Keane criticised Bruno Fernandes for his captaincy, the Portuguese has become a goal involvement machine, be it a goal or assist.

Bruno has 31 goal involvements in 44 matches

The Manchester United captain has 31 goal involvements in 44 matches for a team that has looked lack-lustre in this campaign but Bruno has been a man on a mission to make things right at the club. He has scored 16 goals and assisted 15.  

Manchester United have now climbed to the 13th position as they have gone 4 games unbeaten now. Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund have also ended their goal drought as Bruno provided vital assists to both of them. It is safe to say that Bruno has been in fine form under fellow countryman Ruben Amorim after his initial red card phase.

The Portuguese Magnifico has 7 goals and 3 assists in the last 7 games for Manchester United. The last game against Leicester City was the same as the captain had 2 assists and 1 goal under his name.  His pass from Højlund’s opener was brilliant. His determination helped set up Garnacho for the second, and he wrapped things up in style with a sumptuous strike late on.

Bruno Fernandes reacts to Criticism from Roy Keane

“I do things in my own way,” said Fernandes.

“Obviously it’s not nice to hear those things about you, but at the same time it motivates you and obviously people think there’s a lot of things you need to improve.”

“You have to take it in a positive understanding that whatever people are saying, if it’s a margin to improve or not. I have a huge respect for Roy Keane.”

“I think you can see some progress, but that has to go on and on. We have important games.”

“I want to score as many goals as I can as it’s a big part of my game and I need to assist my team-mates. I need to get on to the edge of the box and get goals as it is one of my qualities,” said Fernandes.