Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has responded to criticism of Bruno Fernandes following his side’s 7-0 defeat to Liverpool by hailing the Portuguese international as an “inspiration” and backing the midfielder to continue wearing the captain’s armband in the absence of Harry Maguire.Fernandes was labelled a “disgrace” and “embarrasing” by Gary Neville for his petulant behaviour at Anfield on Sunday as United suffered their heaviest defeat since 1931.Ten Hag said his team’s performance was “unprofessional” but Fernandes came in for particular criticism, amid suggestions that the midfielder should not be allowed to captain United again following the display.Ahead of Thurday’s Europa League last-16 first leg against Real Betis, Ten Hag urged United to “reset and bounce back” and said the 28-year-old Fernandes will “definitely” be United’s captain when the out-of-favour Maguire is not on the pitch. Phlwin
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has responded to criticism of Bruno Fernandes following his side’s 7-0 defeat to Liverpool by hailing the Portuguese international as an “inspiration” and backing the midfielder to continue wearing the captain’s armband in the absence of Harry Maguire.Fernandes was labelled a “disgrace” and “embarrasing” by Gary Neville for his petulant behaviour at Anfield on Sunday as United suffered their heaviest defeat since 1931.Ten Hag said his team’s performance was “unprofessional” but Fernandes came in for particular criticism, amid suggestions that the midfielder should not be allowed to captain United again following the display.Ahead of Thurday’s Europa League last-16 first leg against Real Betis, Ten Hag urged United to “reset and bounce back” and said the 28-year-old Fernandes will “definitely” be United’s captain when the out-of-favour Maguire is not on the pitch. EURO