Ruben Amorim’s first season in charge will not be judged by a pre-season triumph over West Ham United during a tour of the United States, but there were plenty of things to take away from their game at Met Life Stadium, home of the New York Giants.
Amorim would have been happy with their effort, as well as captain Bruno Fernandes’ two goals.
Too often, United had to rely on their captain’s brilliance to get them out of trouble, as evidenced by the fact that he scored 19 goals and provided 18 assists in one of United’s most forgettable seasons in decades.
If United are to return to the top, they will need their captain to continue his excellent form this season. The key is for people to stand forward and make substantial contributions. According To Manchester evening News.
However, it was expected that Fernandes would play in a deeper central midfield role this season, after impressing as one of Amorim’s two attacking midfielders in his 3-4-2-1 style last season.
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New signings. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo were expected to fill those two roles this season, but in Mbuemo’s absence, Fernandes partnered Cunha in a more advanced capacity.
And he demonstrated his abilities, connecting up nicely with the Brazil international and providing Amorim with food for thought, especially as Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo worked well together at the base of midfield.
Mbeumo will be introduced to the squad in the following days and weeks, and it will be interesting to see what this means for Fernandes.
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