Gary Lineker reportedly believes that Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has a chance to win the Premier League Player of the Season award ahead of Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal.
Since Michael Carrick took over as interim manager, the Red Devils have been in outstanding form. The former player has led them to three straight victories.
Before defeating Fulham on Sunday in a different kind of test, Carrick began his spell by winning two of the most difficult games of the year against Man City and Arsenal.
Fernandes has been a ray of hope for Manchester United during a dismal few years under Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim. The Portugal international has contributed four assists in Carrick’s opening three games.
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As a result, Fernandes now has five goals and 12 assists in 21 Premier League games this season.
Lineker Reckons Fernandes Could Beat Rice And Gabriel To POTS Award
According to Lineker, the Manchester United midfielder may beat Rice and Gabriel to win Player of the Season.
Lineker said on The Rest is Football podcast: “They have got some talent in that [Manchester United] squad.
“[Matheus] Cunha and [Bryan] Mbeumo have settled in very well. Bruno is playing further forward and got himself a couple of assists.
“We were talking a bit earlier on with a few of the lads about the Player of the Year award and the possible frontrunners.
“It’s only February so it’s early but if United continue to go really well and Bruno gets a few more goals and assists… I mean, who else would be in the running?
“Erling Haaland will be if he starts scoring again which he will. Declan Rice and Gabriel, who is a fantastic defender.
“There’s no one obviously at the moment but he’s a bloody good footballer you know, Bruno Fernandes. He’s a really good player.”
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