
Erik ten Hag responds to calls for Bruno Fernandes to be stripped of Manchester United captaincy
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has responded to criticism of Bruno Fernandes following his side’s 7-0 defeat to Liverpool by hailing the Portuguese international as an “inspiration” and backing the midfielder to continue wearing the captain’s armband in the absence of Harry Maguire. Ten Hag said his team’s performance was “unprofessional” but Fernandes came in for particular criticism, amid suggestions that the midfielder should not be allowed to captain United again following the display. Ahead of Thursday’s Europa League last-16 first leg against Real Betis, Ten Hag urged United to “reset and bounce back” and said the 28-year-old Fernandes will “definitely” be United’s captain when the out-of-favour Maguire is not on the pitch. “I think he’s playing a brilliant season, he’s played an important role in the position that we are in,” Ten Hag said.
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