After stripping Harry Maguire of his leadership role on the pitch, Erik ten Hag must choose a replacement to lead his squad. According to Fabrizio Romano, one man has distinguished himself and is expected to be named the club’s newest captain.
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Previous Experiences as Leader
When the English Centre-back wasn’t on the field, the Dutch manager regularly picked Bruno Fernandes to fill his shoes. As is the case with every footballer, there were multiple examples of good and bad results. A positive example came against Tottenham Hotspur, where he played the full match despite being seen on crutches just four days before. Fernandes has previously been described as “sensational” during his time at Old Trafford.
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The worst outcome that came to pass with Fernandes being captain came in the form of their worst Premier League defeat ever against Liverpool. After pushing the assistant referee and falling several times after contact, the Portuguese international was heavily criticised for his “disgraceful body language” and labelled as an “embarrassment” by former captains Gary Neville and Roy Keane. If the midfielder is to inspire his team to improve on last year’s 3rd-place finish, there cannot be a repeat of any performances like at Anfield.
What a Successful Season With Bruno Fernandes as Captain Will Look Like
Although they had to watch their in-town rivals win the treble, fans of the red side of Manchester should be thrilled to have won a trophy and qualified for the Champions League. With Mason Mount joining and Andre Onana reportedly on the way, they should provide improvements to both the offensive and defensive thirds of the pitch. If the expected captain is appointed and he can get the most out of his fellow teammates, they should be able to challenge for the trophies on all fronts this coming season.
