Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, has come under fire for his conduct on the field, particularly for his occasional tantrums and lack of composure. Former United player Lee Sharpe voiced his concern, expressing that Fernandes’ behavior is unbecoming of a team captain.
Sharpe pointed out that Fernandes’ emotional outbursts and hand gestures do not set a good example for the team, especially when others around him are losing their focus. He emphasized that Fernandes, as the leader of Manchester United, should be a calming influence rather than adding to the chaos.
Furthermore, Sharpe criticized Fernandes’ positional discipline, arguing that his tendency to roam all over the pitch leaves his teammates exposed. While acknowledging Fernandes’ hard work and ability to create scoring opportunities, Sharpe believes his lack of discipline undermines his overall effectiveness.
Fernandes’ recent performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool raised further questions about his leadership qualities. His frequent giveaways and inability to control possession led Sharpe to question Fernandes’ decision-making and composure under pressure.
Sharpe concluded by expressing that Fernandes needs to improve his discipline and composure if he wants to be an effective captain for Manchester United. He emphasized that the team’s recent struggles cannot be solely attributed to Fernandes but that his behavior and decision-making have played a role in their disappointing season.
