Ten Hague Praises Bruno Fernandes' Quality: He Has Full Skills!

Manchester United attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes. (Photo: Instagram @brunofernandes8)

JAKARTA - Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag praised the quality of the player Bruno Fernandes as a footballer who has complete skills.

This praise was given by Ten Hag after the player scored Man United's single goal to win from Aston Villa in the 2022/2023 Premier League season at Old Trafford, Sunday 30 April evening WIB.

Ten Hag said Bruno was a player who understood his strategy very well.

First, he's a very good pressurer, he understands the moment when to close, when to bring opponents into trouble. He also knows when to run backwards, track backwards, and close passing lines to close opponents," Ten Hag said, quoted by Antara.

"Even if our press is beaten, he knows when to come back and then, of course, he can play between lines and provide feedback, but also, he can for himself behind the line," he continued.

The former Ajax coach then praised the figure of owner of number eight at United as a versatille player or being able to play several positions equally well.

"He can play several roles. We've seen against Everton, he can play a deeper role and he provides feedback. As number 10, we know what he can do, but also from the side," said Ten Hag.

Ten Hag also called Bruno a great captain in his team where the 28-year-old could set a good example, energy in the team, intelligence, and always give a high fighting spirit in playing.

Ten Hag is very happy to be working with the former Sporting CP player.

"He has so many skills and likes to work with players like him," said Ten Hag.

Furthermore, the 53-year-old coach emphasized that Bruno was an important part of his team's success.

"We need a player like that if you want to win a game and if you want to win a trophy," Ten Hag said.

Since being brought in by the Reds Devils in winter 2019/2020, Bruno has scored 61 goals and 53 assists out of a total of 178 appearances with clubs across competitions, thus from Transfermarkt.

This season, the player who was born on September 8, 1994 has contributed 11 goals and 14 assists with the club out of a total of 52 appearances in all competitions. His record helped the Red Devils win their sixth League Cup title this season.