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Manchester United Boss EriK Ten Hag still has high hopes in Team Captain Bruno Fernandes

08 March, 2023
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says captain Bruno Fernandes is an "inspiration to the team" after his attitude was criticized in the 7-0 Premier League defeat by Liverpool.

 

A visibly frustrated Fernandes appeared to push the referee's assistant in the 81st minute at Anfield.

 

Ten Hag said Portugal midfielder Fernandes will remain captain despite calls for him to lose the armband.

Former United captain Gary Neville said Fernandes' behaviour was "embarrassing" and ex-Blackburn striker Chris Sutton said United had "people far better qualified to be captain".

 

The defeat was United's joint-heaviest in a competitive game, while victory was Liverpool's biggest against their rivals.

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