Bruno Fernandes: Erik ten Hag likes my passion but Man Utd must show we're a big team next season
Fernandes scored in Man Utd's 2-0 friendly win over Arsenal on Saturday night in his first game as captain; Portuguese took over leadership from Harry Maguire and says team must «fight for everything» next season; Ten Hag on Arsenal win: «That is the way we want to play»
Sunday 23 July 2023 15:02, UK
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New Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes spoke of his pride at being given the armband after his side's 2-0 friendly win over Arsenal and says he expects the team to step up this season.
The Portugal midfielder scored United's opener on Saturday night in New Jersey in his first game since replacing Harry Maguire as the club's leader, with Jadon Sancho adding the second to wrap up an encouraging win.
When asked about the captaincy, Fernandes said he would «give everything» to try to lead United to success in this coming campaign and revealed why he thought Ten Hag chose him to take over from Maguire.
«There was a feeling I would like it to be me but I didn't hear,» Fernandes said of the decision.
«The manager wanted to tell the team together. It is really good to be captain of Manchester United, it is a big achievement in my career but now there is a lot of work to do.
»The manager chose me because of what I was doing last season and the way he worked with me.
«He liked the way I work, my discipline, everything I give, my passion, everything I give, so I don't see why I should change.
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