“We can’t lie to ourselves…He’s the man of the moment, nobody in Premier League comes close to him”: Bruno Fernandes praises Man United team-mate after his Ballon D’or performance against Everton

Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, has lauded Jonny Evans as ‘Zidane’ after his exceptional defensive performance against Everton in the Premier League.

The central defender has initiated the previous two league matches for the Red Devils. He performed exceptionally well in the Manchester derby, achieving a 100% success rate in his ground duels.

The replacement he made during the second half of the game created the opportunity for Manchester City to score the winning goal.

During the match against the Toffees, the 36-year-old displayed exceptional performance, reminiscent of his earlier years. He successfully completed 88% of his passes and shown outstanding control in the defensive position.

In addition, he executed four successful clearances and prevented four shots on goal. In a post on Instagram by Evans following the game, Fernandes promptly commended him as Jonny ‘Zidane’ Evans.

Evans first joined United’s pre-season training to improve his physical condition, but the club eventually decided to offer him a temporary deal for the season.

The decision caused surprise and concern among the fans. The individual from Northern Ireland has demonstrated exceptional performances this season, therefore reciprocating the trust placed in him.

His existing agreement will terminate at the conclusion of June. We anticipate that the hierarchy will choose to retain him as a squad member for a another 12 months, which would not come as a surprise.

United are likely to allocate funds towards acquiring a prominent central defender this summer. However, Evans might serve as a valuable backup option due to his extensive experience and strong leadership qualities.

Presently, he is among the individuals with the lowest income, earning approximately £65,000 per week. Retaining him at the club for another season will not have any effect on the total amount of wages paid.