According to Liverpool icon Mark Lawrenson, Fernandes remains the only candidate for the captaincy at Old Trafford. READ MORE: Ten Hag told obvious decision he must makeREAD MORE: Souness names only United player who would get in Liverpool's team"I can’t think of anyone else who deserves to be Manchester United captain," he told Paddy Power. "I think you’ll see a different Bruno Fernandes this weekend – he will have the grit between his teeth. "You look at that United team, and there aren’t any natural leaders, but I think Ten Hag’s hope with Fernandes is that he will create or score goals, which in itself is leadership. "I always thought it would be really tight, because United couldn’t afford to go there and lose.

Source: Express December 21, 2023 21:31 UTC