Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and star summer signing Rasmus Hojlund found themselves involved in a dispute earlier this season, according to the Daily Mail.
Hojlund, who arrived at Old Trafford for a fee of £72 million, initially faced challenges adapting to the team. However, he has since become a vital player for Erik ten Hag, contributing 13 goals across competitions.
Fernandes, despite facing criticism and calls to relinquish his captaincy, has remained a consistent performer for the struggling United squad.
The rift between Fernandes and Hojlund reportedly emerged in November, when Hojlund expressed concerns to Ten Hag and his coaching staff that Fernandes was not providing him with sufficient passes.
Hojlund had previously clashed with Diogo Dalot following United’s 4-3 defeat to Copenhagen in the Champions League, and Fernandes had sided with Dalot in that dispute.
In response to Hojlund’s concerns, he was advised to directly address the matter with Dalot, which led to a resolution between the pair.
Fernandes subsequently made amends with Hojlund, restoring harmony within the team.
Despite Hojlund’s initial goalscoring success in Europe, he has endured a more recent goal drought, failing to find the net in his last six outings.
Ten Hag, however, remains unconcerned, attributing Hojlund’s struggles to factors such as injury and the team’s overall performance.
“I don’t put energy in this, if I am judged fairly or not fairly, that is. I know what we are doing here. I know why I’m here, to bring trophies, to also create, economic value. So we are working on those and, in a process, yeah, you have setbacks,” Ten Hag said.
“I can’t get say, going into emotions. No, I see it realistic, I see it rational. And I’m only focusing on my team and to improve my team, to improve the individuals. And that’s what I’m here for.”
