JUST IN: Ten Hag reveals decision on Bruno Fernandes captainship
Bruno Fernandes will remain the team’s captain, according to manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United.
This was said by Ten Hag at his news conference on Wednesday before United’s match against Real Betis in the first leg of the Europa League last-16.
After his antics during their 7-0 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday, there have been demands for Fernandes to lose the armband.
Bruno Fernandes will remain the captain, according to Ten Hag: “Absolutely. Definitely.
“I believe he is having a fantastic season and plays a very crucial part, providing the squad with a lot of energy in the correct direction.
He motivates the whole squad, but nobody is perfect, therefore he will grow.