Alan Shearer reveals why Manchester United superstar is ‘happier’ without Cristiano Ronaldo
Alan Shearer, a Premier League legend, believes Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is ‘happier’ when Cristiano Ronaldo is absent.
The Portuguese midfielder put in an outstanding performance as Manchester United easily defeated Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford Sunday (October 19). He scored the second goal in his team’s 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.
Fernandes had nine chances against the Spurs, the most in a league game this season by any player.
This season, he has two goals and two assists in 14 games for United across all competitions.
Shearer stated that with Ronaldo off the field, Fernandes is able to play more freely, and he praised the midfielder for his performance against Tottenham. He stated (as reported by the Manchester Evening News):
“Would I be stirring if I said Bruno looks happier in this team without Ronaldo? I just look at his performance tonight and his energy and look at his leadership and the qualities he has offered both defensively and offensively, and he has done so much for them in this performance tonight. He deserved that goal.”
This season, Ronaldo has appeared in six games and scored two goals. On the pitch, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has often cut a frustrated figure, unable to create or convert chances at times.
The captain of Portugal was an unused substitute against Tottenham, and he was spotted going via the tunnel even before the game concluded.
Alan Shearer reveals why Manchester United superstar is ‘happier’ without Cristiano Ronaldo
