Manchester United fans continue to shower their new captain, Bruno Fernandes, with praise, and he has given them even more reasons to do so.
In the match against Arsenal at a sold-out MetLife Stadium on Saturday evening, the Red Devils secured a 2-0 victory, with goals from Jadon Sancho and captain Fernandes.
The match also included a penalty shootout, which United won.
While Fernandes’ goal was a familiar sight for most United fans, it was his actions in a brief moment that earned him even more plaudits.
His leadership and contributions on and off the pitch have certainly endeared him to the supporters, and he seems to be living up to the expectations of being the team’s captain.
The video of Bruno Fernandes and Erik Ten Hag has indeed gone viral on Twitter, and fans are loving it.
In the clip, Ten Hag can be seen having a heated exchange with the fourth official and expressing his frustration at the referee’s decision not to award his team a penalty close to half-time.
Meanwhile, Fernandes steps in and approaches Ten Hag, taking the initiative to calm the situation and pull the manager away from the official.
As the newly appointed club captain, Fernandes’ actions showcase a sense of greater responsibility and leadership on the pitch.
His ability to step up and handle such situations highlights his influence and maturity as a captain, both on and off the field.
United fans are undoubtedly pleased to see their captain taking charge and demonstrating the qualities expected of a leader within the team.
Bruno Fernandes assumed the captaincy from the previous captain, England international Harry Maguire, who expressed his disappointment at losing the role at the club.
Erik Ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, hand-picked Fernandes to take over as captain.
The decision was based on Fernandes’ leadership qualities, as he had already captained the team on multiple occasions during the previous season.
His experience and performances on the field made him a natural choice for the captaincy, and he has embraced the role with responsibility and maturity.
Bruno pulling Ten hag from the ref. ‘Come on boss, let’s go’ 😅 pic.twitter.com/FJ8cAuWd59
— Flex 🦅 (@MwendaGabriel_) July 22, 2023
Fernandes’ long-range finish was a classic from his repertoire of goals and set the tone for a largely dominant performance from United in front of a crowd of 82,262 in New York.
Ten Hag and co. are in action next against Wrexham as they look to make it four out of four to continue a perfect pre-season run in the States.