Manchester United’s stand-in captain Bruno Fernandes must work on controlling his feelings and channeling them in the best method, supervisor Erik ten Haag mentioned on Friday.
Fernandes was closely criticized for his efficiency and antics within the 7–0 defeat at Anfield, the place United suffered their largest defeat in opposition to any membership in practically 100 years.
The Portuguese impressed in opposition to Real Betis within the Europa League on Thursday, nonetheless, scoring and helping in a 4-1 win as United rapidly dispelled any lingering hangover at Anfield.
“I think he showed great personality to give this performance on Thursday, to lead the team, so it was fantastic,” Ten Haag informed reporters forward of Sunday’s Premier League conflict in opposition to relegation-threatened Southampton.
“Her emotion is her weapon however typically it’s too sturdy and sure, in fact I assist her, I help her and I give her suggestions. Sometimes she wants to manage her feelings and Have to indicate
“He has to discover a steadiness between utilizing the best present as a instrument and utilizing emotion as a instrument. That’s the subsequent step. It is an effective progress level for him and when he does, he will probably be an excellent higher participant.
Ten Haag additionally had some constructive information concerning injured midfielder Christian Eriksen, who mentioned he can be again this season.
Ericsson suffered an ankle damage in late January and early projections mentioned he could possibly be lacking till May.
“I think he will play, yeah, definitely,” mentioned ten Haag. “I can not inform the expectation now, however I believe his progress in rehab goes nicely, going in response to plan.
“So we will definitely see him but not before the international break.”
United will probably be eager to bounce again within the league in opposition to Nineteenth-placed Southampton at Old Trafford, though Ten Haag mentioned United would wish to ‘wonderful’ to take action.
“Downstairs it’s very close, so they will be on the front foot, they will be aggressive, they will do everything they can to get points here,” the Dutchman mentioned.
So, we have now to be 100% and provides our greatest to beat them.”
United may carry ahead Anthony Martial again from a hip damage on the weekend, though Ten Haag wouldn’t rush him.
“He’s on his way back, he’s back in training but we’ll be cautious, yeah.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
