Bruno Fernandes displays defensive skills against Wan-Bissaka
Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba will be able to play together in the same team, according to former Red Devils midfielder Darren Fletcher. The coronavirus pandemic has allowed Pogba to recover from his ankle injury and he is set to line up alongside Fernandes when the Premier League returns.
Pogba has struggled this season with injury and has made just seven Premier League appearances.
Fernandes arrived at United in January and has netted twice and provided three assists in his five top flight games.
That has led fans to getting excited about the possibility of the two teaming up when the Premier League resumes next week.
Fletcher thinks there will have to be sacrifices made in order for Pogba and Fernandes to be a success together as United push to finish in the top four.
“Without doubt, of course. Great players can come together,” he told United’s website.
Man Utd news: Fans are excited to see Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba play together (Image: GETTY)
“Listen: somebody might have to sacrifice a little bit of something – that’s part of being in a team, it’s not an individual sport.
“When you play with a certain midfield, whether it’s a midfield three, you adapt your game to complement each other.
“That’s what I had to do at United. I was in the team with lots of different midfielders, lots of combinations and, if a certain midfielder was playing, I would try to take up positions to allow him to benefit and he would do things to allow me to benefit.
“It’s all about being compatible and recognising the strengths of your fellow team-mates and how to get your best performance, but, ultimately, you might be sacrificing what you do best to allow someone else to excel, which helps the team win.”
Fletcher has been impressed with Fernandes since he joined from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window.
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He explained: “I think he’s been fantastic. Listen, his ability has been there for everyone to see. For me, it’s been his personality and his attitude.
“He tries things, he tries difficult passes but, when he gives it away, it’s his reaction after he does it.
“It’s fantastic, his hunger to try and get the ball back. He doesn’t throw his arms up in the air or sulk and moan.
“He’s bossing people on the pitch, he’s taking responsibility. He’s looked like the epitome of a Manchester United player. He wants to be there, he wants the ball, he demands the ball.
“He’s seen Old Trafford as his theatre and he’s relishing it.