Amid a lackluster beginning to the season, the Manchester United captain has found himself under a barrage of criticism in recent weeks. In light of this, Rio Ferdinand has stepped forward to staunchly support Bruno Fernandes, countering the recent backlash directed at the Manchester United skipper.
Rio Ferdinand has stepped forward to support Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes has found himself in the spotlight due to an unimpressive start to the new season for the Red Devils. Despite a shaky kickoff to the campaign with a lackluster performance against Wolves, Erik ten Hag’s squad managed a victory. However, a subsequent 2-0 defeat against Tottenham raised concerns.
Roy Keane commented that both Fernandes and Mason Mount resembled ‘schoolboys’
Following the loss in North London, former United midfielder Roy Keane commented that both Fernandes and Mason Mount resembled ‘schoolboys’. Similarly, Micah Richards branded the Portuguese midfielder as ‘pathetic’ and implied that his demeanor was impacting the team’s overall spirit.
Fernandes delivered a standout performance to respond to Roy Keane
In response, Fernandes delivered a standout performance during the team’s thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Nottingham Forest. He contributed significantly by setting up Casemiro for the equalizing goal and skillfully converting a penalty to secure all three points. Amid this, Rio Ferdinand has taken a stand against the critics targeting the Manchester United captain.
Ferdinand shared his thoughts on his FIVE YouTube show, asserting, “The individual who will gain the most from this situation is undoubtedly Bruno Fernandes. I can’t believe the level of criticism he’s faced over the past week; it left me flabbergasted. His track record speaks for itself.”
Bruno was the league’s most prolific creative force for Utd.
He continued, “He was the league’s most prolific creative force last season, and he’s leading that category once again at this stage of the current season. He’s been the first to generate 10 goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates. Since joining the club, he’s consistently outperformed every other player in terms of creating chances, scoring goals, and providing assists.”