Bruno Fernandez has always been a source of Manchester United's creativity since joining Old Trafford from Portugal Sports in January 2020. His arrival injected the team with the momentum of change and helped the Red Devils rejuvenate during the coaching period of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. After turmoil with several coach changes in the "Dream Theater", the Portuguese midfielder has always maintained a very high competitive level - he is the core pillar of Ronnick's tactical system, indispensable under Tenhager, and is still the soul that leaps into Amorin's lineup.

Although his technical ability is rarely criticized, Bruno is not perfect, and his behavior on the court has always been controversial by some fans and critics.

Real emotions are beyond words

In the summer of 2023, given its huge influence on the team, Tenghager handed over the captain's armband from Maguire to Bruno's arm. However, many believe that the midfield core's tendency to complain when the situation is unfavorable is its most prominent flaw. Teammates often have to bear the anger he burst out from subtle mistakes, and sometimes even teammates are dissatisfied with it. In April 2023, when Bruno chattered about a pass mistake, Sancho's shot back with a "stop complaining" on the spot has become a classic case. The controversial behavior after missing a penalty against Fulham this season has once again pushed him to the forefront.

However, there are also opinions that Bruno only wrote his true emotions on his face, and he always adhered to extremely high standards for himself and his team. When the actual performance does not meet expectations, his frustration will naturally be revealed. Some critics believe this emotional trait makes it difficult to be a Manchester United captain, but the player himself made it clear that he will never change himself.

Not trapped by external judgment

In an exclusive interview with the BBC in April this year, Bruno talked about many topics in life and football. When asked "what is the biggest misunderstanding of you in the outside world", he responded calmly: "There is no misunderstanding. People have the right to hold their own opinions, and I can't change that." The 31-year-old star added: "They judge me through stadium performances, television broadcasts or interview clips, and the only thing I can do is keep it true. Just as I have the right to form my own perception, they also have the right to judge freely - unless I really understand a person, I never make a rash statement."

The story of Bruno sticking to the Sheffield United with heavy bandages after a broken hand against Coventry last April was a footnote to his spirit. At that time, he played the whole game with injuries, and contributed two shots and one pass to lead the team to a 4-2 reversal. On Wembley Night a whole month later, he led Manchester United to beat Manchester City 2-1 as the captain to win the FA Cup trophy.

For Red Devils fans, without Bruno Fernandez's Manchester United career, they are destined to lose a lot of excitement and passion.