Bruno Fernandes discovers his fate as Ruben Amorim urged to make major Man Utd change

THE BIG DEBATE: Bruno Fernandes received his third red card of the season during Manchester United’s loss to Wolves on Boxing Day, which added to the spotlight that has been placed on the captain of the Red Devils.

It’s possible that Bruno Fernandes is the most significant player for Manchester United, but on Boxing Day, he had to undergo yet another evening that he will never forget.

The Portugal international was handed his marching orders to leave his teammates in the lurch throughout the course of this season, which is not the first time that this has occurred. United went on to suffer a defeat at the hands of Wolves by a score of 2-0, and they are now confronted with the possibility of having to play without their captain when they play Newcastle at home on Monday night. This is a match that they may very well win.

At this point in the season, Fernandes has been shown a red card three times, despite the fact that one of his red cards was later overturned. In light of this, a new discussion has arisen on whether or not the midfielder, who possesses an extraordinary amount of potential, is an appropriate candidate to wear the armband for United.

When we questioned the Mirror Football team for their opinion on whether or not they believe Fernandes should continue to serve as captain, we also inquired about who Ruben Amorim should hand the captain’s armband to.

Sam Meade, Samuel
A statement made by Bruno Fernandes: the perception is no longer in perfect harmony with the reality.

During the first 18 months, he showed remarkable growth, and this has helped him in certain ways since then. There is a tendency to overlook that Fernandes joined United at a time when the team appeared to be at their lowest point to date. In the same way that he did, any player who possessed even a little bit of charisma and talent would have made an effect.

However, in the present day, he does not maintain even a fraction of the same level of power. His demeanor and antics on the field are virtually toxic, and the only people who would suggest that what he does is, in some way, driving standards are those who have a misunderstanding of what a “desire to win” is.

It is true that Roy Keane was the one who drove standards in Manchester at one point in time, and the fact that he is claiming that the captaincy should be taken away from him is arguably the best indication of this.

His red card was the result of his irritation, and even though it is his third red card of the year, it is still possible. Although Keane was not exempt from receiving a red card or two, the two players are not built from the same material.

Mr. Ben Husband
There is a straightforward answer to the first part of this question: Fernandes should not be United’s captain. To tell you the truth, he had no business being there in the first place.

After everything has been said and done, he is consistently found wanting, and he complains about it. And despite the fact that he is without a doubt United’s finest player, he never seems to demonstrate that he is their best leader.

On the other hand, the second portion of this question is the one that is the most challenging. Who is the person in charge of this group? It is difficult to give the armband to anyone since they are so devoid of personality and character.

As a matter of fact, Harry Maguire is the only genuine leader that United possesses. He took the decision that Erik ten Hag made to withdraw the captaincy in stride, and despite all of his shortcomings, he continues to be their finest defender, particularly in the form that Amorim wants to deploy.

It is likely that Amorim will spend a significant portion of the next few months working his way through the long list of errors that were committed by his predecessor. Reversing Ten Hag’s decision about the club captain should be the least difficult option.

Following the 7-0 shelling that occurred at Anfield, Mike Walters United ought to have removed the armband that Fernandes was wearing.

As a leader of men, I would not follow him into the chip shop, let alone the trenches, despite the fact that he is a fine and progressive player who favors a forward pass over the sideways-or-backwards mantra of the shrinking violet.

Your skipper is going down with the ship: It is unacceptable for anyone to receive three red cards in a single season, but it is especially unacceptable for the leader of a global institution like Manchester United.

Due to the fact that there are only a handful of players in that team who are assured of a spot in the starting eleven, Ruben Amorim is encountering difficulties in locating viable options to serve as captain.

There is a possibility that Erik ten Hag should not have replaced Harry Maguire with another candidate in the first place.

Mr. Cooper, Matthew
Even if Ruben Amorim decides that he no longer wants Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United captain, the problem will still be that there are no other options available. This is because Bruno Fernandes has always been a source of controversy.

With the exception of Fernandes, only Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Manuel Ugarte have participated in all ten of Amorim’s games managed up to this point, and none of them appear to be candidates for captaincy at this time.

As a consequence of this, it appears that Amorim probably ought to continue working with Fernandes for the time being. On the other hand, he must unquestionably address the fact that his team does not demonstrate any genuine leadership. It would not come as a surprise if Amorim were to remove Fernandes from his position as captain after he has identified any real possibilities to take Fernandes’ place.

It was evident that United could use an inspirational captain who would lead by example, since he did not appear to be in the least bit delighted after Fernandes was sent his most recent red card.

A. Leeks, Jacob
Even if Bruno Fernandes is undeniably a talented football player, his tenure as captain ought to be terminated as soon as possible.

His demeanor far too frequently leaves a lot to be desired, and the fact that he has a propensity to fling his toys out of the pram is something that causes the rest of the crew to feel uncomfortable. Additionally, it is unacceptable to receive three red cards before the conclusion of the year.

Ruben Amorim should make the decision to remove Fernandes from his captaincy as soon as possible because he needs to establish the rules for his team, which is showing signs of disobedience and is having difficulty performing.

When it comes to who takes the initiative, there are not many obvious possibilities. Matthijs de Ligt, however, would be my choice once he made a full recovery from his sickness. Ajax, which is often considered to be the most successful club in the Netherlands, was captained by the defense in the past.

After his comeback, he is likely to be a regular starter in Amorim’s system because he led them to the semifinals of the Champions League. He also led them to the semifinals of the tournament. Although he was signed during the summer, De Ligt is a dominant figure who, in comparison to some of his teammates, is less marred by the mistakes he has made in the past.

A. Dunn, Andy
One of the many accusations that have been leveled against this Manchester United team, this one is particularly severe.

It is recommended that Bruno Fernandes continue to serve as the captain of the club, as there is no one who is capable of taking his place.

There are many leadership traits that Harry Maguire possesses; nonetheless, he should not be an automatic starter for a Premier League side that has the goal of reaching the highest level of competition. However, to be fair, this is true for the vast majority of the players that United has on their roster.

Fernandes is United’s most productive player the most of the time, and he actually does a good job of representing the club when he is not on the field.

And despite the fact that it is difficult to convince a professional who is thirty years old to change his behavior, Ruben Amorim ought to be on his countryman’s side, urging him to stop whining and to stop making the sneaky, unpleasant fouls.

Amorim is facing a multitude of challenges, and the captaincy issue is on the lower end of the list of issues that need to be addressed. While Amorim should continue to work with Fernandes for the time being, one of the long-term goals should be to find a genuine leader to fill the position during the summer.

A. Cross, John
Ruben Amorim needs to be brutal and courageous in order to remove Bruno Fernandes from his position as captain.

Putting on the armband does not help Fernandes in terms of his performances, and the fact that he has received red cards this season is evidence that he is not a leader. Because once they were reduced to 10 men, there was no way back, his teammates were left staring at defeat as a result of the sending-off that occurred at Wolves.

He did not learn from his red card against Porto in the Europa League, nor did he learn from the fact that his sending-off against Tottenham was overturned.

As a result of the fact that Fernandes is neither a tub-thumping leader nor a bathtub-thumping leader, the question that arises is straightforward: how can he inspire as captain?

Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, would have a simple decision to make if Harry Maguire was a certain decision to be included in his starting lineup. Maguire is an excellent candidate to consider.

On the other hand, it is not yet certain whether Maguire will become a regular player under the new manager. My suspicions are that this is not the case, and as a result, Lisandro Martinez could be the next best option. A master warrior and player, he is a source of motivation.

But if we are being completely honest, the fact that we are having trouble finding names and candidates is already extremely damning about United’s team.

I am David McDonnell.
The opinions of Bruno Fernandes are as polarized as those of very few other players in the sport of football in the present day. You either adore him or you detest him, and there is very little in between. This is essentially Mr. Marmite.

His fans believe that the captain of Manchester United is a player who can be counted upon, despite the fact that the team is full of players with questionable personalities. In contrast to many of his teammates, he is extremely committed to the team, he is willing to play through the pain barrier, and he missed very few games. His dedication to the team cannot be questioned.

His critics paint a different picture, referring to his lack of discipline, petulance, and recklessness as the reasons why he is completely unfit to wear the United captain’s armband and take on the duties that come with such a prestigious post. His most recent red card against Wolves is evidence of his recklessness and petulance.

At two minutes into the second half, Fernandes made a tackle on Nelson Semedo, which was a dereliction of duty on the part of a captain who ought to be leading by example and not allowing his frustrations to get the better of him to the point where he leaves his side with ten men.

However, even if Ruben Amorim is considering replacing Fernandes as captain, there are not many ideal alternatives for him to pick from. This is because there are not many genuine leaders among the current United squad, which is a situation that speaks volumes about the disaster that the team is in right now.

Amorim should reevaluate the captaincy when the summer arrives, by which time he will most likely have been able to bring in some of his own players and make one of them his leader both on and off the pitch. Fernandes should continue to wear the armband, even if it is just because there are no other options available.

A. Smith, Alan
A level of petulance and whining that has always been jarring with the image of how a Manchester United captain should behave has been present throughout Bruno Fernandes’ career. This is despite the fact that history has shown that poor challenges and red cards are not that big of an issue.

According to Ruben Amorim, the issue is that he does not have any obvious alternatives available to him.

No one is certain that Harry Maguire will be a consistent member of the starting eleven, despite the fact that he is the only other suitable alternative. In addition, there is the matter of the optics of returning to the center half position after Erik ten Hag had taken the armband away from him. There is a possibility that Amorim will have a different opinion regarding Maguire, and Ten Hag’s choice should not have any impact on how his replacement responds. On the other hand, a U-turn would count as yet another acknowledgment of failure for the club.

Despite all of his shortcomings, Fernandes need to hold off on doing it until the summer. If this is the case, then a seismic overhaul is required.

A. Moxley, Neil
It is my opinion that Bruno Fernandes is under a lot of pressure to maintain his position on the team, let alone to be the captain.

In the event that Ruben Amorim continues to employ the 3-4-3 structure that allowed him to achieve success at Sporting, then where does Fernandes play in that configuration? As one of the center midfielders, is it possible to put your faith in him to play? Probably not. The fact that he is a free spirit has allowed him to thrive at Old Trafford, where he plays for a bang-average team.

Amorim, on the other hand, does not have the financial means to transport people, and Fernandes does not exhibit the kind of tenacity that the team requires in order to continue competing in the Premier League.

During the match against Newcastle United, he will not be serving as the captain of the team. From a personal standpoint, I would hand it over to Harry Maguire, and I would leave it with him.