Bruno Fernandes labelled as “damaging” to Manchester United players

Bruno Fernandes has come under fire following his red card against Wolves, with Graeme Souness labelling the Manchester United midfielder as “damaging” to his teammates and questioning his “mental toughness.”

Renowned as one of the Premier League’s most creative playmakers, Bruno Fernandes is celebrated for his ability to deliver game-changing passes and his technical brilliance, which makes him a cornerstone of United’s attacking setup.

However, his behaviour on the pitch has drawn criticism, with some suggesting it undermines his contributions.

Souness pointed to Fernandes’ tendency for exaggerated reactions, his visible frustration with teammates, and his habit of throwing his arms in the air during matches.

These antics, according to the former Liverpool player and pundit, are counterproductive and send the wrong message to the rest of the team.

In his weekly column, for The Daily Mail, Souness wrote: “From his antics when the game is not going well to constantly throwing arms in the air, shrugging his shoulders at teammates – and he wears the armband.

“You want your captain, your leader, to be setting an example for everyone in that dressing room, that is why you pick him as your captain because he leads by example.

“What example does he set for Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho, young players all making their way in the game?

“I think he has become a liability for Manchester United.

“He has undoubted talent and he will be thinking he should be playing for the very best teams out there but he is not and he is showing negativity which will be damaging to those around him – as with the sending-off against Wolves.”

Read more: Julen Lopetegui insists West Ham United will not be afraid of Liverpool

Bukayo Saka undergoes surgery; set to miss around two months for Arsenal

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold wants to join Real Madrid