‘Man Utd depend too much on Fernandes’ – Red Devils must raise their game as a collective, says ex-Sporting boss

A man who followed the midfielder’s rise to prominence in Portugal says he needs more help from his team-mates at Old Trafford

Manchester United “depend too much” on Bruno Fernandes, according to ex-Sporting boss Carlos Carvalhal, who says the Red Devils must raise their game as a “collective”.

Fernandes has been a talismanic performer for the Red Devils since joining the club from Sporting for €55 million (£47m/$66m) in January 2019.

The 26-year-old’s individual brilliance has often dragged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side over the finishing line in matches, with Carvalhal of the opinion that they are still a team lacking cohesion across the rest of the pitch. Read More