Man United's Ruben Amorim urged to think about the future of a player who has become a liability.

According to Liverpool legend Graeme Souness, Bruno Fernandes has been causing trouble for Manchester United lately. The former player believes that the midfielder has become a "liability," and that manager Ruben Amorim needs to carefully consider his future with the team.
Fernandes, who is 30 years old, has been a standout performer for United since joining the club in 2020. He has scored a total of 85 goals and provided 76 assists, helping the team win the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup. In 2023, he was even made captain, second only to Casemiro in terms of the team's top earners.
However, despite his impressive stats, Fernandes has faced criticism for his behavior on the field. He has been accused of setting a bad example for his younger teammates, such as Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, and Alejandro Garnacho. His discipline, or lack thereof, has also been called into question, with the Portuguese player receiving three red cards this season alone.
In a recent column for Mail Online, Souness echoed these concerns and suggested that Fernandes' "negative energy" was having a damaging effect on the team. The former player pointed out that Fernandes' behavior, such as constantly throwing his arms in the air and showing frustration when things aren't going well, is not befitting of a team captain.
Souness also referenced the midfielder's recent red card in a match against Wolves, stating that it was a prime example of his lack of control on the field. He believes that Fernandes' actions are born out of frustration and could be damaging to the team in the long run.
The former player also criticized Fernandes' behavior during United's humiliating loss to Liverpool last year, stating that it showed a distinct lack of "mental toughness" when the team was struggling. Souness believes that Fernandes' actions in that match would not have been tolerated in a successful team, as the "big players" would have put him in his place during training.
Souness also shared his experience as a captain for Liverpool, recalling how his coach advised him to lead by example and avoid pointing fingers at his teammates when things weren't going well. He believes that strong team dynamics, with players supporting and pushing each other to do better, are crucial for success.
United's recent loss to Wolves was their third in a row, and Amorim's fifth since taking over as manager. The team will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming match against Newcastle, but they are currently sitting in 14th place in the Premier League table, trailing fifth-placed Newcastle by seven points. It remains to be seen how Fernandes' behavior will affect the team's performance and whether Amorim will make the difficult decision to part ways with the talented midfielder.

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