MANCHESTER Unted should be concerned about Bruno Fernandes’ body language according to Steve McClaren – as Real Madrid and Barcelona keep tabs on the midfielder.
The playmaker has lifted United since he joined in January but the club’s former assistant manager is worried that his recent displays leave much to be desired.
Bruno Fernandes has been linked away from Manchester after his incredible form during his first year at UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Steve McClaren was Sir Alex Ferguson’s No2 between 1999-2001Credit: Reuters
McClaren believes he is out of sorts following rumours earlier this month linking him with a shock move to either of Spain’s biggest clubs.
And he is concerned about Fernandes’ body language, amid reports of behind-the-scenes unease with his manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
During the Red Devils goalless draw against Chelsea, he told Talksport: “I’ve been watching Bruno Fernandes and he’s disappointed.
“He’s disappointed because he’s been taken out of the middle and he’s out on the right-hand side.
“I saw it last week against Newcastle, when he went out wide, and I’m seeing it again now.
“His body language is not good, he’s not getting involved.
“He needs to be in the game and on that right-hand side he’s not moving from there, he’s got to move from there, he’s got to get his head up and get back into the game and affect the game.
“At the moment he’s just standing out on the right and he’s making it very easy for Ben Chilwell.”
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Fernandes has been one of United’s most successful signings in recent yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Fernandes was ultimately unable to make an impact during the sterile 0-0 stalemate at Old Trafford.
Edinson Cavani almost scored with his first touch while Marcus Rashford was denied twice by Edouard Mendy.
It continued an indifferent start to the season for the 26-year-old, who was sacrificed at half-time in the 6-1 loss against Tottenham after Martial was sent off.
His previously peerless penalty record has also not been up to its usual high standards this season.
Concerns of his demeanour coincides with rumours suggesting the El Clasico pair of Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring Fernandes, despite the fact he’s only been at Old Trafford for a year.
The Portuguese creative has impressed onlookers with his passing, ability to read the game and chance creation.
He is not the only talented United midfielder Solskjaer has to worry about defecting to Spain.
Paul Pogba has recently said it would be a ‘dream’ to play for Madrid.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
