Bruno Fernandes has credited Manchester United’s resurgence to a decisive shift in mentality under Michael Carrick this season.
The Portuguese midfielder explained that players now approach matches with confidence, believing they must control games rather than react passively.
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Since Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim, United have surged up the Premier League table with consistent, commanding performances and renewed attacking intent.
Their impressive run includes twelve victories and three draws in seventeen matches, securing Champions League qualification and restoring optimism around the club.
Fernandes emphasized that representing a club of United’s stature demands ambition, insisting the team must always aim to dominate opponents.
A Shift in Mentality and Belief
He explained that earlier struggles were not due to tactics but a psychological barrier that undermined performances during crucial moments.
Despite limiting opponents’ chances effectively, United often conceded from minimal opportunities, which gradually eroded the squad’s collective confidence.
Fernandes noted that players became frustrated, questioning how strong defensive displays still resulted in conceding decisive goals during matches.
This pattern created doubt, especially when missed chances at one end were punished immediately by clinical finishing from opponents, reports Mirror.
However, he defended Amorim’s system, stating that structurally the team performed well and prevented opponents from consistently threatening their penalty area.
Ultimately, Fernandes believes Carrick’s influence restored belief, encouraging players to embrace responsibility and consistently perform as the dominant force.
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