“Take responsibility…” Bruno Fernandes opens up on tough problems, issuing promise to Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes has issued a promise to Manchester United fans as he opens up on the toughest moment of his career so far.

Manchester United have had a disappointing start to the season, managing just three wins from their first ten games. Key players like Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martínez have faced sharp criticism, and Erik ten Hag has also been scrutinised. However, Fernandes has drawn particular attention for his rash behaviour.

While Fernandes has always played with intensity and passion, he usually manages to stay on the right side of the officials. He was recently deemed to have crossed the line in matches against Tottenham and FC Porto.

Read More: “Absolutely crazy…” Wayne Rooney blasts Erik ten Hag for two decisions top teams “never make”

Fernandes slipped while trying to challenge James Maddison in the Tottenham match, but his foot connected with Maddison’s shin. Referee Chris Kavanagh immediately issued a red card, which was confirmed by VAR.

A few days later, the Portuguese playmaker received two yellow cards for separate high-foot challenges against FC Porto, further highlighting his disciplinary struggles.

Fernandes recently admitted that he is currently facing the toughest moment of his career, and in a press conference with Portugal, he was asked about how the national team can help him through it.

“When I spoke about the bad moment, it was in relation to the two expulsions in the same week, which I thought were unfair,” Fernandes told reporters.

“The first was withdrawn, and the second, because it was a yellow card, was not, but these are things that are part of football, and I can’t think about that. I took responsibility for that moment, because especially against Tottenham I left my teammates with one less player chasing the result.”

Further, he issued a promise to United and their fans, explaining that he knows he has to improve and return to the standard he has set over the last four seasons of his career.

“But it’s not just about the national team, which is where I feel increasingly good and where I can enjoy my football due to the dynamics and quality that I have by my side. At the club, I have to improve as soon as I get there; the goals will come, and I also have to take responsibility for that.

“I have scored a high level of goals in recent years and I also have a ‘standard’ that I want to maintain, I hope to score as soon as I get there to help the club return to winning ways and to the best level.”

Make sure to follow UtdDistrict on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok to never miss out on any of our Manchester United content. Our podcast, What the Devil?, is released every Wednesday at 6 pm (BST) on the United View YouTube channel.