Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim sang the praises of club captain Bruno Fernandes, insisting that the Red Devils are “lucky” to have the Portuguese midfielder among their ranks ahead of facing Fulham on Sunday.
Under Amorim, United have won three, drawn two, and lost six of their 11 league games, dropping to 13th in the Premier League ahead of their trip to Craven Cottage, but they managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Rangers in midweek, with Fernandes scoring a late winner in the Europa League match at Old Trafford.
Heading into the game against Fulham, the 30-year-old is one of United’s highest contributors in terms of offensive output alongside the exciting Amad Diallo. Fernandes has registered 5 goals and 6 assists in 21 Premier League appearances so far.
Amorim offered high praise for the Portugal international, highlighting Fernandes’ quality and determination in a team lacking confidence.
“He is a top player and people talk a lot about his frustration and [they] always talk a lot about his arms in the air,” he said on Friday. “Sometimes, it is not a good thing to see, but you have to see the other side.
“When we are under pressure, he is always the guy that wants the ball, and he is always available. That is so important, especially in the Premier League. Then, he can run, and he runs a lot, he can fight a lot.
“He has two sides and I have to help him manage both situations. We are lucky to have a player like Bruno Fernandes.
“Sometimes, he makes mistakes, like me last week, but he is really important and he has passion. This is so important to be a football player.”
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