Manchester United are lacking a striker, says Bruno Fernandes after win over Arsenal in pre-season pleasant

By India Today Sports Desk: Manchester United’s new captain Bruno Fernandes has mentioned that they’re lacking a striker. Manchester United beat Arsenal 2-0 of their opening pre-season match on the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Speaking after the match, Fernandes mentioned Manchester United want a striker, including that they should struggle to win each trophy that they is out there. The Portuguese midfielder has been appointed as the brand new membership captain, taking on from defender Harry Maguire.

“With Wout (Weghorst) gone, we are missing a striker. Anthony is still not fit so we have only one player for the striker position. The club knows and the manager knows we need more people in that position. Manchester United has to fight for everything. This club deserves that,” mentioned Fernandes.

He went on to say that he’s not going to vary after changing into captain, insisting that one must be as pure as they will. Fernandes has scored 64 targets and assisted 54 occasions in 185 matches for the membership.

“The manager liked my discipline and passion and everything I give. The manager chose me because of what I was doing last season and the way he worked with me. I don’t see why I should change. You have to be as natural as you can. There are big players in the dressing room and everything I say to them is because I think they can do big things,” Fernandes added.

Manchester United emerged victorious on this encounter, defeating Arsenal 2-0. The targets have been scored by Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho, each of whom capitalized on errors made by Arsenal gamers. Fernandes’ purpose got here after a weak save try by Arsenal’s goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, whereas Sancho’s purpose was facilitated by a missed clearance from Arsenal’s Gabriel.

Despite the ultimate rating, the match was not devoid of pleasure. A penalty shootout was held after the match, which Manchester United additionally gained, with a rating of 5-3. The shootout was determined by an error from Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira, who missed the goal fully along with his kick.

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