Bruno Fernandes has revealed he doesn’t mind where he plays after being forced into a deeper midfield role at Manchester United this season, insisting the “most important thing” is winning.
The signings of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško have allowed United manager Ruben Amorim to shuffle his pack this season, with the trio of summer recruits lining up as the club’s new-look front three.
However, that’s pushed Fernandes into the two-man midfield in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation, with the United skipper having previously operated in one of the attacking midfield spots. Some have criticised Amorim’s decision given the attacking creativity provided by the Portuguese.
Debate continues to rage about Fernandes’ best position, but the 31-year-old has admitted he’s content playing in a deeper role if it leads to success for the Red Devils.
“I like playing football, regardless of the position, I’ll do my best,” Fernandes revealed before Portugal’s clash with Ireland. “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.
“When you’re 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.”
