Still dependent on Fernandes, MU will still fail

Fernandes is both the glue that holds the team together and the anchor that prevents Man United from truly rebuilding.

Bruno Fernandes remains Manchester United's only reliable star this season, but this exposes a core problem: the "Red Devils" are too dependent on the Portuguese midfielder's talent. In fact, Bruno's playing style has many limitations and he is not the type of player who can take the team to the next level.

Numbers don't tell the whole story.

Bruno Fernandes is leading Manchester United through one of their worst seasons in decades. With 17 goals and 18 assists, the captain has been the club's biggest asset, praised earning from football legends such as Wayne Rooney and the full backing of manager Ruben Amorim.

Yet every time Fernandes is absent, Manchester United collapses. Last weekend's 1-0 defeat to Wolves – when he was rested – was the latest example. Manchester United are not only over-reliant on Fernandes, they are almost paralysed without him.

At 30, with over 50 appearances a season, Bruno cannot be a permanent fixture in the team. The search for a successor is underway. Xavi Simons has the vision, flair and modern style that Manchester United crave, but comes at a high price (over £85m). Limited Premier League experience also makes the young Dutch midfielder a risky choice.

Meanwhile, Matheus Cunha looks like a more likely option, while Manchester United are also said to be closing in on a deal, having agreed to pay Wolves' £64.2m release clause.

The Brazilian international brings a touch of creativity and innovation to his game – two things United have been sorely lacking. Cunha has shown he can fit into Amorim's system, but his erratic nature, suspensions and controversies have raised concerns.

However, with MU's current position and financial situation, it is very difficult for them to find better quality stars on the market. Bruno Fernandes' problem at MU over the past half decade has always been his class and ability to shine in big matches.

Bruno arrived at MU at a time when the team was struggling to return to the top. And it seemed that he was never strong enough to lift the team up on his own. His risky playing style, quick passing, easy to lose the ball, limited ability to control the rhythm and regulate the game made Bruno never considered the best attacking midfielder in his position.

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Bruno is also 31 years old.

Another reason why Bruno has such a high assist + goal ratio is because he often takes penalties and free kicks at MU. In other words, MU is completely dependent on this midfielder. It should be remembered that in the Portuguese national team, Bruno has never shown his class or raised the team's level.

Waiting for Amorim

The Portuguese coach is planning to build a new team for the 2025/26 season, and where will Bruno fit into the new 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1 system? In the holding midfield role, Bruno lacks composure and ball-holding ability.

In the role of creative midfielder, Fernandes lacks the unique qualities and skillful individual techniques of De Bruyne, Modric or Odegaard.

While Amorim dreams of a more balanced attacking line-up for United next season, the harsh reality is that replacing Bruno is a must. The Red Devils may not need to sell Fernandes this summer, but leaving him on the bench could make a big difference.

In fact, over the past half decade, Manchester United has gone backwards in terms of position in the Premier League and Europe during the period with Bruno Fernandes. The two most notable titles Bruno helped MU win were the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.

Admire the free kick that sank MU On the evening of April 20, Sarabia fired a free kick that sent the ball into the net, helping Wolves defeat Manchester United 1-0.

Source: https://znews.vn/con-phu-thuoc-fernandes-mu-con-lun-bai-post1548669.html