Manchester United are going to start their UEFA Champions League journey from today. They will face last season’s runners up Paris Saint-Germain tonight.
Manchester United has already confirmed their travelling squad to face the Ligue 1 champions. Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is out of the squad due to an injury. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the pre-match press conference has confirmed that Bruno Fernandes will wear the Captain’s armband against Paris Saint-Germain.
Harry Maguire was criticized for his poor captaincy and form recently. Some fans suggested that Bruno should be given the Captain’s armband. United fans are so happy with the decision of their boss.
Bruno Fernandes was the captain of his previous club in his time at Sporting CP. He joined Manchester United last January. His brilliant performance from the first day in a United shirt made him one of the fan favourites at Old Trafford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer announced this in the press conference but Bruno had no idea about this. He was also shocked after the news.
After the announcement yesterday, Bruno said, “I was not expecting this. I found out at the same time as you!”
“It is an honour and an important achievement for me. The captain is everyone – everyone needs to help, be a leader in their way.”
“I think I’m playing well in the last few months, but I have to improve and do better. I think I can do much better than before. I know my numbers are good, but I’m sure I will do better numbers and games than before.”
“We hope the players won’t be away for too long. Edinson needs a few more days training before the weekend, and hopefully Harry, Eric and Mason as well but we’re not sure about that”, he added.
A team like Manchester United always needs a captain who can lead from the front. Roy Keane, Nemanja Vidic, Wayne Rooney are examples of this. Bruno surely has the quality to lead from the front. Tonight we can see how Manchester United starts its UCL journey under the captaincy of their own ‘El Magnifico’.
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