Premier League: Bruno Fernandes has to indicate extra to manage feelings, says Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag

Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag has urged Bruno Fernandes to indicate extra management over his feelings and use them within the correct approach. Fernandes was below fireplace for his antics through the loss to Liverpool.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 10, 2023 23:39 IST

Ten Hag needs Fernandes to manage his feelings extra (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Sports Desk: Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag has urged Bruno Fernandes to indicate extra management over his feelings and channel them in the best approach.

Fernandes was slammed for his antics within the 7-0 loss to Liverpool final weekend however put in a very good shift towards Real Betis within the Europa League on Thursday. The Portuguese midfielder scored a aim and put in an help as United defeated Betis 4-1.

Speaking to the reporters on Friday, as quoted by Reuters, Ten Hag stated Fernandes confirmed massive character along with his efficiency within the Europa League.

The Dutch tactician stated emotion is a weapon of Fernandes, however generally it may be too sturdy and urged to him management it higher.

“I think he showed big personality by giving this performance on Thursday, leading the team, so it was brilliant,” Ten Hag informed reporters forward of Sunday’s Premier League conflict towards relegation-threatened Southampton.

“His emotion is his weapon but sometimes it’s too strong and, yes, of course I help him, I support him and I give him feedback. Sometimes he has to show more to control emotions.”

“He has to find the balance when to use the right show as a tool and when to use emotion as a tool. That is the next step. It is a nice development point for him and when he does it, he will be an even better player.”

Ten Hag offered an replace on Christian Eriksen and stated the midfielder will play for United earlier than the tip of the season.

“I think he will play, yeah, definitely,” Ten Hag stated. “I can’t tell now an expectation, but I think his progress in the rehab is okay, is going according to plan.

“So we will certainly see him however not earlier than the worldwide break.”

United face Southampton in the Premier League next and Ten Hag said they would have to give their best performance to beat the Saints.

“At the underside it’s totally shut, so they are going to be entrance foot, they are going to be aggressive, they may do all the pieces they’ll do to gather factors right here,” the Dutchman said.

“So, we now have to be 100% and provides the very best efficiency to beat them.”

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Mar 10, 2023