Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has admitted he is not up to “expectations and standards” this season but has vowed to return to his best soon.
The Portugal international has been one of Man Utd’s most important players since arriving from Sporting CP in January 2020.
Fernandes scored 79 goals and 70 assists in 233 appearances in all competitions during his first four and a half seasons with the Red Devils.
However, the 2024/25 season has been a disaster so far, with Fernandes failing to score in any of his 11 outings so far, with four assists totaling his efforts.
Bruno Fernandes promises to turn things around at Man Utd
United desperately need Fernandes to return to form as soon as possible given their current struggles, with manager Erik ten Hag under immense pressure.
The Red Devils are winless in their last five in all competitions, while they haven’t even managed a goal in any of their last three Premier League games.
Brentford, who host United after the international break, are looking to move away from 14th place in the Premier League.
Fernandes — who has faced rumors of tensions with Ten Hag recently, he hopes to find some way to help turn things around at Old Trafford.
“It’s about getting better as soon as I get there (Manchester),” Fernandes told a news conference while on international duty with Portugal (via 90 minutes). “The goals will appear again because I am a midfielder who scores a lot of goals and who over the years has always shown a very high level of goals.
“I have to live up to those expectations and my standards. What I’ve been doing is not at all what I want for this season because I haven’t scored for the club yet.
“Hopefully once I get there, I can score and help my club get back to their winning ways and be at a good level.”
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