Roy Keane always raised the problem of Bruno Fernandes. Does he deserve "criticism"?

In the context of Manchester United (MU) through many instability, former captain Roy Keane has strongly criticized the current captain Bruno Fernandes, a move that caused great attention when Ian Wright, other sports commentators, and praised Fernandes' performance. This raises a big question about the role and future of Fernandes in the historic team.

Roy Keane looked at Bruno Fernandes with "more eyes"

Roy Keane, a MU's living symbol in the golden age, not only remembered because of her talent to play football but also because of its strong and drastic personality on the pitch. Keane led MU to compete in the most impressive seasons, but many times controversial with his statements and actions.

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

Now, as a commentator, he did not hesitate to criticize Bruno Fernandes, emphasizing that only talent is not enough to become a true MU leader. These criticisms took place immediately after Ian Wright praised Fernandes's ability, creating a hot debate about the leadership role in the team.

Will Bruno have enough "fighting"?

Keane clearly showed his view that a captain needs to have a strong fighting spirit. To illustrate this, he recalled a painful memory in the past related to the player Alf-inge Haaland-the father of the current superstar Erling Haaland. In the match between MU and Man City in 2001, Keane had a rough ball against Haaland, resulting in serious injuries for this player. That action, though controversial, clearly shows the drastic character of Keane.

Steve McClaren, former Deputy Coach MU, also shared that "the aggression at the extreme is sometimes good, sometimes bad" and he remembered Keane as a mirror that reflected both sides of the problem.

The value of Bruno Fernandes brings

Despite being criticized for personality, Fernandes proved his value through impressive figures. Since joining MU in February 2020, Fernandes has created more opportunities to score more than any other player in the Premier League, with a total of 506 tectonic situations. On average, each season he creates about 100 chances, helping his teammates score. This achievement surpasses both top stars like Mohamed Salah and Kevin de Bruyne.

 Bruno Fernandes acknowledges the crowd at the final whistle after the Emirates FA Cup

In addition, Fernandes ranked second in the list of players who contributed directly to MU scores during the past 5 years, with 76 points from the scoring or successful assists. This figure shows his importance to the team in decisive matches.

Despite the outstanding achievements, Fernandes is facing difficulties this season. He had a time leading the Premier League in terms of finishing but not scoring, showing a clear disappointment in his performance. From the beginning of the previous season, Fernandes is still the leader in the number of tectonic times, but the shortage of converting the opportunity into a goal is a big problem.

One factor that can affect Fernandes's performance is the change in the tactical system of coach Ruben Amorim. Appearing with a 3-4-2-1 diagram, Amorim introduced the gameplay that many people think is not suitable for the optimal ability of Fernandes, leading to much worse performance.

Looking for a new direction

Between criticism and pressure from the public, many people began to talk about Fernandes' ability to leave MU. This is not for no reason, because he has signed a new contract until 2027, but is there a team who wants to recruit a player at the age of nearly 31?

When asked about Keane's comment, coach Amorim said: "My opinion is important, because I am coach MU." Amorim expressed his respect for Fernandes's talent but also emphasized that applying him to his play is the task of the entire coach.

Bruno Fernandes, despite facing many criticisms and difficulties, still holds an important position in the MU squad and is one of the excellent Premier League players. His future at the club depends on the ability to adapt to the new tactical system, as well as solving the internal problems of the team next season.