Manchester United: Ruben Amorim drops hint over Bruno Fernandes position change | OneFootball

The Red Devils captain could be set for a new role

Ruben Amorim hinted at playing Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in a deeper position more regularly after a successful experiment in the Europa League.

The Portuguese had been part of the front three for Amorim’s first game in charge, the 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town, but was moved back on Thursday night, with the new United manager delighted by Fernandes’s display.

Bruno Fernandes played in a deeper role during Manchester United’s win over Bodo/Glimt

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“They [Bodo/Glimt] played with a back four. They closed inside, so we were trying to switch the play all the time and Bruno is the best one at doing that. So that’s why [he played deeper].”

Amorim added, “I think he is a midfielder”, suggesting he may continue to use Fernandes as part of a double pivot, rather than using him alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford in a front three, which he opted for at Ipswich.

United’s victory over Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night came courtesy of a first-minute strike by Garnacho and two second-half goals from Rasmus Hojlund.

Amorim’s first league game at Old Trafford sees the Red Devils welcome Everton on Sunday.

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