Bruno Fernandes has accepted a deeper midfield assignment this season as Manchester United search for consistency, stressing that team success matters more than his position. The United skipper has been moved into a two-man midfield within Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system after previously operating in one of the attacking roles.<\/p>\n
That tactical switch has prompted debate given Fernandes’ attacking output, but the 31-year-old said he is prepared to adjust if it helps the Red Devils. He made his comments before Portugal’s clash with Ireland. “I like playing football, regardless of the position, I\u2019ll do my best,” Fernandes revealed. “Everyone has their favourite positions. In a space with a lot of quality, you have to adapt. I played these positions with Jorge Jesus at Sporting CP.<\/p>\n
“When you\u2019re up front, you can find more space, the risk is lower. When I play [as the No.10], the goal is to create plays, to finish. I adapt to the team game. The most important thing is to win, I want to play as well as possible.” His willingness to switch roles is clear, but the broader issue for United remains turning performances into results.<\/p>\n
United have made an underwhelming start to the season, collecting ten points from their seven Premier League matches. Fernandes has also faced scrutiny after missing two crucial penalties in west London, against Fulham and Brentford. Asked about those spot kicks, he admitted the matter needs attention: “It\u2019s something I have to study better,” Fernandes replied when quizzed about his failed spot kicks. “I like watching the goalkeepers. It\u2019s not that they\u2019ve been very good this year, they\u2019re moments that depend on me, and unfortunately, there were two in which I wasn\u2019t at my best.”<\/p>\n
For now the story is less about position and more about output. Fernandes has signalled readiness to adapt within Amorim’s setup, but the clearest test will be whether that flexibility delivers the wins United need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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