November 28th 2024.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes that Manchester United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, will reach an incredible level under the guidance of new Old Trafford manager Ruben Amorim. Since joining United from Sporting Lisbon for £67m in 2020, Fernandes has been one of their most consistent players, scoring 56 goals and providing 44 assists in 171 Premier League appearances. While he hasn't been as effective this season, with only four goals and five assists, he is still a crucial player for a team currently sitting in the bottom half of the league.
At the start of the season, Fernandes went 13 games without scoring, which raised concerns about his form under former manager Erik ten Hag. However, the Portuguese midfielder has expressed his excitement to work with Amorim, who took over at Sporting Lisbon just a few months after Fernandes left for United. In Amorim's first game in charge, a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town, Ian Wright saw enough to believe that Fernandes will reach new heights under the new boss.
"Can I just say something about Bruno Fernandes?" Wright said on Premier League Productions. "He's going to be even better. He's going to be unbelievable. Even in flashes during the Ipswich game, he was picking up the ball and had options. Trust me, once Amorim brings in the right players, we're going to see something special."
Fernandes recently faced the media alongside Amorim ahead of Manchester United's Europa League match against Bodo-Glimt. The Portuguese playmaker expressed his confidence in adapting to Amorim's new system at Old Trafford, stating that he is always open to new ideas and positions. As the team's captain, Fernandes understands the importance of being versatile and having a good understanding of every position on the pitch.
"I try to absorb everything during training, from every position," Fernandes said. "As captain, it's my role to have knowledge of every position on the pitch. It's not always possible for the manager to give instructions from the bench, so I have to be able to adapt and help my teammates on the field. I think it may be more difficult for younger players to adapt to a new system, but I've had experience with Amorim's formation before. As international players, we are used to playing in different systems, so it's not a big issue for us."
Fernandes also mentioned that he often watches his former team, Sporting Lisbon, play to see how they are doing under Amorim's management. He believes that his knowledge of the new system will be helpful for United and that he is always willing to learn and adapt. With the talent and experience that Fernandes possesses, it is clear that he will continue to thrive under Amorim's guidance.
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