Bruno Fernandes: How important is midfielder to Manchester United as Ruben Amorim asks for 'more' like him

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim stated that the team would not be in its current predicament if it had more players like Bruno Fernandes. The Manchester United captain took the lead and played a crucial role in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Old Trafford, demonstrating his commitment to the team's success.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted that "the Portuguese was too clever for us and the referee" in manipulating the position of the first-half free-kick to create a better scoring opportunity for himself. Post-match measurements showed that the ball was 11.2 yards from the wall, instead of the regulation 10 yards, highlighting Fernandes' tactical awareness.

Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given stated on the BBC's "Match of the Day" program: "His execution was really good, but the wall was definitely too far back. Maybe the referee just miscounted, but it gave Bruno an advantage. The ball was 11 yards out, and Bruno could strike it with more power," emphasizing the impact of the incorrect distance.

Despite the fact that former Manchester United captain Roy Keane may not be fond of Fernandes, given the way he spoke about Fernandes on "The Overlap" podcast last week, Amorim wishes he had more players like him. "We need more Brunos, that's obvious," he said. "It's not just about quality and character, he also makes some mistakes, but he's very decisive with and without the ball."

“He always steps up. At times, he might show some frustration, which probably hurts himself more than anyone else. I understand that, he’s desperate to win. But he’s always available, can play in different positions, and when we need goals and assists, he’s always there," further illustrating Fernandes' importance to the team.

How important is Fernandes to Manchester United? Fernandes is currently Manchester United's top scorer in the Premier League this season with seven goals. His 12 goals in all competitions also place him at the top of Manchester United's scoring charts. In a Manchester United team ranked 14th in the league, Fernandes has been involved in 14 league goals, showcasing his significant contribution.

Amorim urgently needs to rely on Fernandes in the short and medium term to improve the team's results while making Manchester United a more attractive team. On a day when Manchester United fans staged massive protests against the club's ownership, Amorim is eager to change the status quo and bring positive changes to the team's performance.

“This club will never die, that’s obvious. It’s a big business, and maybe all the fans in this league sometimes find it more difficult to go and watch games and buy tickets. We want to do our best to reward them. In the future, we won’t play like that," Amorim assured, promising a better future for the team and its supporters.