Bruno Fernandes has already shown that he has the right kind of attitude to be Manchester United ’s next permanent captain.
Fernandes is currently wearing the armband for Erik ten Hag’s side – but only because Harry Maguire has been missing due to injury. Maguire, who is now back in training after shaking off a hamstring problem, remains the United club captain.
But his poor form, and the performances of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in his absence, has heightened speculation that Maguire could lose his position in the squad. During the disastrous 2021/22 season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick there were reports that Cristiano Ronaldo was leading a group unhappy with Maguire’s leadership.
