BRUNO FERNANDES is the “natural leader” and creative inspiration Manchester United have long lacked, says legendary ex-Old Trafford skipper Bryan Robson.
Portugal midfielder Fernandes was both a driving force and versatile team player from his £46.5million January arrival from Sporting Lisbon until coronavirus halted football, notching three goals and four assists in nine games for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s improving side.
Portgual superstar Bruno Fernandes has settled superbly at Man Utd, winning the praise of legends like Bryan RobsonCredit: AFP or licensors
Team-mates like Diogo Dalot have already tipped him to become an all-time United great – but few endorsements come with greater pedigree than Robson’s.
The fomer England captain, who spent 13 years at Old Trafford before managing Middlesbrugh and West Brom, believes the 25-year-old benefits from having been the main man for one of Portugal’s main clubs.
The Mail report Robson, 63, as saying: “I think it helps that he was captain at Sporting.
“I just think it’s something that is naturally in you.
Bruno has natural leadership quality, where he demands from his team-mates… even though he’s forward-minded, he’s already looking on his shoulder, demanding of his team-mates.
Bryan Robson
“Bruno looks as though he has got that natural leadership quality, where he demands from his team-mates and that’s good.
‘What I do like to see when he’s on the pitch is, even though he’s a forward-minded player, he’s already swivelling and looking on his shoulder, demanding of his team-mates.
“He’s telling people to push in and have them where he wants them, which is great.”
Fernandes won a personal treble in February – Premier League player of the month, plus similar awards from the PFA and Red Devils fans.
And last week ex-Porto full-back Dalot told United’s official podcast: “He’s a top guy, a top player. He is going to be a legend, no doubt about that.
“I think he is a massive player to have in this team and he’s going to be a very good player for this club.”
Fernandes himself said: “I’m happy with my start, but from now I need to give more, to be better.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
