Bruno Fernandes is affectionately referred to as “our captain” by Erik ten Hag.
Bruno Fernandes has been referred to as “our captain” by Erik ten Hag, a comment that is sure to cause much disbelief among Manchester United’s supporter base.
Harry Maguire has been given the role of United captain, although Fernandes has filled in for him whenever the England international has been sidelined.
Despite this, Ten Hag has never wavered from her stance that Maguire should continue to serve as captain.
After suffering a foot injury in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final match against Brighton, Fernandes’ availability for today’s match was in serious question.
His wife shared a snapshot of him on social media, showing him sitting with his foot propped up on some cushions while wearing protective braces and a boot nearby.
The Portuguese player, however, is going to start tonight’s game, despite the fact that the player who was supposed to be the captain, Maguire, is not going to play because of an injury.
Before the game, the manager was asked if Fernandes is ready, and he gave the following response:
“If it’s Bruno Fernandes, then of course he’s ready.
“He’s tough, he’s responsible, and he wants to play,” the coach said. He is a significant contributor to our team, and he always has a significant impact on each game.
Because he is our captain, we have a lot to be thankful for.
In light of everything that has transpired, the fact that Ten Hag referred to Bruno as “our captain” will undoubtedly come as a crushing blow to Maguire.
The sentence unmistakably conveys the sense that the situation will not change in the foreseeable future.
Maguire may be on the move this summer, according to a number of reports, and Newcastle United is one of the teams that has been associated with an interest in the player.
West Ham have also indicated that they are interested in securing the services of the England international player.
Bruno Fernandes is affectionately referred to as “our captain” by Erik ten Hag.