Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United are not ready to challenge for the title
Manchester United They have lost two of their three Premier League matches this season such as a recent defeat against archrivals Liverpool They compounded their misery after Brighton beat them in the last minute a week earlier.
Bruno Fernandes has spoken to DAZN Portugal (h/t OBJECTIVE) and gave the following assessment of the club's realistic ambitions for the current season:
“Yes, I am perfectly aware that this Manchester United team is not prepared to win the Premier League. We are, in fact, fighting for the title with the concrete and real objective of trying to finish in the top four, in the places that give access to the Premier League. Champions League.”
In the same interview, Fernandes stressed that his “dream” is to win the championship, but acknowledged that there is “a lot to improve” if Manchester United want to win the title soon.
The captain's performances have not been glorious either. So far this season, he has yet to provide an assist or score a goal. Part of that blame lies with Erik the Hagwhose idea of using Fernandes as a striker failed miserably in United's first two Premier League games.
United need a change in the dugout soon
It has been frustrating to watch Manchester United's season as their defeats have been due to tactical errors made by the manager rather than underperformance by individual players.
They could be pointed at Casemiro for his concessions towards Liverpool, but the former real Madrid The man is being given tasks he has not previously performed in his career, such as being the playmaker by distributing the ball from deeper areas.
Ten Hag has also been upbeat in his responses to the media lately without admitting the mistakes he and his management team have been making, such as repeatedly placing their trust in an underperforming asset that is Marcus Rashford.
A top-four finish looks like a long shot for the Red Devils, but if they are serious about challenging for a Champions League spot, it's becoming increasingly clear that Ten Hag must go.
It won't be long before he loses the dressing room and before a mishap of that calibre occurs, the United hierarchy must start looking for a manager who can produce results with 35 games still to go after millions have been invested in the squad.
