Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly close to having to consider Bruno Fernandes’ status as an untouchable starter, according to reports. However, despite the United captain’s below-par start to the season, Ten Hag isn’t expected to axe him in Sunday’s Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
Fernandes has looked out-of-sorts at the dawn of the campaign, failing to score and registering just one assist in five league games.
He also frustrated supporters with his display in Wednesday’s Europa League draw against FC Twente, intensifying the debate about his security as a consistent starter.
United host Tottenham at Old Trafford this weekend, with wins becoming more important with every underwhelming result.
The Red Devils could enter the match as low as 12th, having won just two and losing as many in their five league openers.
Fernandes is among the players under pressure to deliver, and he is expected to get the chance to do so against Ange Postecoglou’s side.
According to GIVEMESPORT, Ten Hag is considered unlikely to drop the 30-year-old from his starting line-up and will instead trust him to rediscover his best form.
However, the report adds that the Dutchman is close to having to consider Fernandes’ status, with supporters growing impatient.
Fernandes signed a new United contract in the summer, committing his future to the club until 2027 to end transfer uncertainty.
