Alan Shearer has claimed that Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes seems happier in the absence of fellow Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo.
Shearer spoke after United’s win against Tottenham Hotspur, where Fernandes scored the second goal of the match to ensure Erik ten Hag’s men took home all three points.
Speaking as a commentator for Amazon Prime Video via The Mail, Shearer said: “Would I be moved if I said that Bruno looks happier in this team without Ronaldo.”
“I just look at his performance tonight and his energy and I look at his leadership and the qualities that he’s offered both defensively and offensively and he’s done a lot for them in this performance tonight.”
Shearer, who gave the attacking midfielder the man of the match award, also added: “He deserved that goal.”
Fernandes stressed that the award did not matter to him and that he was more than happy to play a supporting role if he guaranteed his team wins.
He reiterated his desire and willingness to sacrifice himself for the good of the team.
On a night in which Fernandes was superb, his performance and certainly the team’s victory was overshadowed by Ronaldo’s antics in the 89th minute of the match.
The 37-year-old ran out of the tunnel apparently in protest as the team won.
Ronaldo did this in protest after Ten Hag snubbed him with the manager, instead choosing to bring in Christian Eriksen and Anthony Elanga.
It has since emerged that the 37-year-old came out of Old Trafford before the final whistle in a show of defiance.
Hopefully, Fernandes can respond to Ronaldo’s continued absence and return to being the once consistently unplayable.
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