Bruno Fernandes sends message to on-loan Man United teammate Malacia after upset
Man United captain Bruno Fernandes has sent a message to his ex-teammate Tyrell Malacia after a shock Champions League result.
The Portuguese midfielder has been in brilliant form this season, in spite of United’s overall performances.
Ruben Amorim seemingly wants to resign as Man United manager after just 14 games, as his side struggle to adapt to his 3-4-2-1 system.
A number of players have struggled to adapt to the new system, but Fernandes is not one of them, maintaining his excellent form from last season.
However, the former Sampdoria and Sporting man may become frustrated if others around him cannot raise their performances to his level, and replacements will be hard to come by with Man United having a limited transfer budget this summer.
United are currently 15th in the table, and with the club set to miss out on European football, Fernandes may start considering his future at the club.
Tyrell Malacia and Marcus Rashford thrive on-loan away from Man United
Malacia is currently on loan at PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands, and after making only three Premier League appearances across the last two seasons, the wing-back has found his fitness at just the right time.
PSV went into the second-leg of their tie against Juventus in the Champions League, knowing a win would take them through.
The Dutch side emphatically dispatched of the Italian giants, with Malacia playing 42 minutes in the win.
The former Feyenoord defender is not the only Man United loanee thriving, as Marcus Rashford has impressed at Aston Villa since joining.
Rashford could have a number of options in the summer, and the move away from the club seems to have revitalised his ailing career.
Following the win, Malacia posted a series of photo’s of himself in action against Juventus, captioned: “Massive team effort, last 16 bound.”
Fernandes responded to his ex-teammate with a love heart, showing his support for the Dutch international.
Bruno Fernandes leadership more necessary than ever at Man United
Football Insider Verdict
Fernandes showed young winger Amad guidance on the pitch, with some fans touting him as a potential future United manager.
Whilst the Portuguese midfielder will hope that his career is not that close to its end, the former Sporting CP player has always stepped up when United need him most.
| 2024/25 Premier League stats | Fernandes |
| Appearances | 24 |
| Starts | 24 |
| Minutes | 2,020 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 |
| Red Cards | 2 |
Fernandes’ level of consistency, in spite of the managerial merry-go round that has plagued United, is astonishing.
The midfielder has played 270 games, scoring 88 goals, in just six seasons at the club, and will surely be deemed a legend once his playing career does come to an end.