Fernandes’ role is safe, Man United manager Ten Hag says
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after the the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, March 5, 2023. Liverpool won the match 7-0. (AP Photo/Jon Super)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jon Super]
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is hoping he and his team have learned something from the humiliating 7-0 loss to Liverpool. The Dutchman wants an instant reaction when his team hosts Real Betis in the Europa League and his starting lineup could offer an insight into which players he felt were most culpable for the collapse at Anfield. But Bruno Fernandes’ position as stand-in captain appears to be safe. Fernandes has worn the captain’s armband for the majority of the season in the absence of Harry Maguire. But the Portugal international’s petulant performance against Liverpool has led to plenty of criticism.
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Manchester United's Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after Liverpool's Darwin Nunez scored his side's fifth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Manchester United's Harry Maguire, left, and Bruno Fernandes hold the trophy during celebration as they won the English League Cup final soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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