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George Smith

Bastian Schweinsteiger explains why Bruno Fernandes is 'the brain' at Manchester United

Former Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has described Bruno Fernandes as 'the brain' in Erik ten Hag's team, hailing his underestimated qualities.

The Portuguese star, who suffered World Cup agony on Saturday, bowing out of the tournament at the hands of surprise package Morocco, has played a key role in the steady progress that United have made under Ten Hag so far this season. He has featured in 20 of the Reds' 21 matches in all competitions so far this term.

Although he has not been as prolific in front of goal as he has been in previous years, scoring just three times up until now, he has played a key role at the tip of United's midfield three. He has formed a good relationship with summer signings Christian Eriksen and Casemiro in the engine room.

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