Man Utd boss Ten Hag: Fernandes relishing captaincy

Football
28 Aug 2022 • 7:58 AM MYT
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is pleased with the leadership of Bruno Fernandes after victory at Southampton.

A second-half volley from Fernandes was enough to separate the sides at St Mary's, earning Ten Hag his first competitive away win since taking charge of the Reds in the summer.

Ten Hag said: “Of course. I think he was searching for this moment, I remember his first chance against Brighton. I'm sure he's really [relishing leading] the team in this moment. We saw that on Monday with his unbelievable running capacity. With his pressing, with his creating chances and I think today it was the same and if he then gets the reward by [scoring] a goal, I'm really happy for him and of course the team.

“I am happy with the performance from this team and when I talk about this team, I talk about the squad – also the subs. We did it all together and also together with our fans. It was really good to give the fans this win, they need it as well, and a win in an away game it was too long ago. But we have to do it much more often."