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2024-25 Performances

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5.9 Season Average Rating
Appearances
53
Goals
13
Assists
18
Yellow cards
9
Red cards
3
NZT-One said:
Not like most of them had much different to choose from. And it didn't end well for them. So not sure how much substance that take really has.
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Yes, they did. Previous managers could have replaced Bruno in multiple transfer windows but they chose not to. Hell, Eriksen and Mount were signings that posed a direct threat to his position and yet they all had to either play alongside him or sit on the bench.

Now I'm not saying our previous managers knew what was best for United, however I was responding to a poster who predicted Bruno will become a bit-part player under Amorim. We've been here before and it's pretty obvious that Bruno is going to continue to be a mainstay in this team, unless he suffers from a severe drop-off on a similar scale to Alexis Sanchez or Fernando Torres.
 
Gabriel Djemba-Bebe said:
Yes, they did. Previous managers could have replaced Bruno in multiple transfer windows but they chose not to. Hell, Eriksen and Mount were signings that posed a direct threat to his position and yet they all had to either play alongside him or sit on the bench.
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Eriksen joined on his last legs and was never a direct threat. Mount I would agree with (couldn't that transfer be seen as if ETH was maybe moving away?) but given that he wasn't really available for longer spells, I don't think there is too much evidence in it. And yes, they could have brought in other players but we all know the last years, it was never like "hmm who could we upgrade to make something good even better" - we were fighting against mediocre players, occasional bad players and having none of certain profiles. Of course you don't go out and replace the one player who is available all the time and gives you at least a glimpse of goals and assists. Especially when nobody else in the squad does. It isn't like I think your take is wrong - I just think it is rather weak. Had we had a team with Rashford, Amad, Hojlund, Garnacho all in full flow, producing numbers, with fullbacks racking up assists with crosses and Eriksen and Mount available all week while producing similar numbers like Bruno did, would that make Bruno a better or a worse player? It wouldn't do any of that. And I think, it is only logical to apply the same approach the other way around.
Gabriel Djemba-Bebe said:
Now I'm not saying our previous managers knew what was best for United, however I was responding to a poster who predicted Bruno will become a bit-part player under Amorim.
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I agree with you on that, such a take is just as narrow-minded as stating that one "knows" that he is going to be a mainstay. I'd like to believe that not even the manager "knows" much right now.
Gabriel Djemba-Bebe said:
We've been here before and it's pretty obvious that Bruno is going to continue to be a mainstay in this team, unless he suffers from a severe drop-off on a similar scale to Alexis Sanchez or Fernando Torres.
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Pretty obvious to you maybe. I think, there are a lot of factors involved and not all of them have to do with his own development. The player isn't an ideal fit for the CM position (per se, of course, we have to wait and see how Amorim defines that role) and from my point of view, he isn't an ideal fit for those inside forward positions as well. But I have to admit that I don't know too much about those positions yet and how often they are tweaked by Amorim. If Mount stays fit, Mainoo comes in and fits ideally and Amad takes a claim of one of those inside forward spots, then those players are better fits for what I understand of those positions for now. And suddenly, you have your scenario where you have a 31 yo player who can still contribute but maybe less than others who even have time on their side... Not even thinking about us very likely being in the market for midfield players next summer. So I don't know what the time horizon of your mainstay-idea is - maybe it is just a little smaller than mine but if not, I think those claims are more hopeful than substantial.
 
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Scandi Red said:
Yeah, it's a classic case of Occam's razor.

Amorim would be the 8th (?) manager in a row across 3 different teams to consistently start Bruno and generally let him play the full 90 minutes.
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8th manager? You mean fourth :lol:

Bruno wasn't around before Ole, mate.
 
hellhunter said:
Ole, Carrick, Rangnick, ETH, Ruud, Amorim and whoever coached Portugal in that time :p
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I think, we should have a look if there wasn't some manager send off with a red card during a game so the assistant took over. Maybe we could count those as well. Would definitely harden the case even more.
 
NZT-One said:
I think, we should have a look if there wasn't some manager send off with a red card during a game so the assistant took over. Maybe we could count those as well. Would definitely harden the case even more.
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Man, your sarcasm is weak. Ruud could have done whatever he wanted without fear of repercussions during his 4 games in charge and he chose to play Bruno for every minute. So yes, naming the interim managers does strengthen the case.
 
Bruno looking a bit more conservative in possession now and not always looking for the defence splitting pass. The new system will benefit him and give him options rather than him having to force them.

Weather he is 8 or 10 he is going to play because he is one of our best players with his recent struggles probably being down to trying to hard. Fully expect to see him return more to the Bruno of old.
 
Gabriel Djemba-Bebe said:
Man, your sarcasm is weak. Ruud could have done whatever he wanted without fear of repercussions during his 4 games in charge and he chose to play Bruno for every minute. So yes, naming the interim managers does strengthen the case.
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Agree to disagree I guess. As long as an interim doesn't have the chance to recruit an alternative to the player then its just pragmatism to stick to what somewhat works. If you want to see that as believe or commitment, go for it. It would be inline with interpreting things differently when you are fond of things, obviously applies the other way around as well and at the end of the day, we all fall victim to it - to different extents I guess.

Just fyi - I am not arguing for the "we have to get Bruno out of the team in the next game and then we'll improve" standpoint. I know that this is BS, but it isn't a position, that is seen in here too often. Certainly not as often, as it is used to be defensive about it.
 
Man Utd 4:0 Everton
One of the few mavericks left in the PL. Love the way he left Ashley Young for dead with that turn near the corner flag. He's going to get a shit load of assists in Amorim's system.
 
Good performance. Still not 100% sure he’s a perfect fit for the no.10, nor a CM, but it’s good to see him rack up the G/As again.
 
Another good game. Been good for a while now. Top 3 or 4 so far this season.

12 G/A on Desember 1st isn't too shabby either.
 
Can’t remember a time when we’ve had the luxury of being able to take him off early because we’re winning comfortably.
 
Good game, glad he got a rest. That nutmeg on Young was filthy, should have just gone down as he was 100% fouled afterwards. Played one hollywood ball for no reason in the first half just as we were really struggling to maintain possession which pissed me right off, but can't complain about anything otherwise.
 
Kag said:
Can’t remember a time when we’ve had the luxury of being able to take him off early because we’re winning comfortably.
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Not often, although the camera did show him icing his ankle on the bench so I'm not sure it was 100% tactical. Still, a marked change from Ten Hag subbing him on at 5 or 6-0 up vs Barnsley earlier this season.
 
He was back to his usual self from his careless passing and long balls before our 1st goal when we lost control of the game, let’s hope Amroim can sort this out with time in training.
 
ValenciasDrilledCrosses said:
Played one hollywood ball for no reason in the first half just as we were really struggling to maintain possession which pissed me right off, but can't complain about anything otherwise.
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To be fair, that is usually enough for people in this thread to write off his entire game :lol:

Edit: impeccable timing!
 
Scandi Red said:
To be fair, that is usually enough for people in this thread to write off his entire game :lol:

Edit: impeccable timing!
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:lol:

I've never seen a player scrutinized more for his passing than Fernandes. One misplaced pass can undo an excellent performance in some peoples minds. It's insane.
 
I've noticed his corners are getting better. Looks like he's swtiching up his delivery technique. Can only be a good thing.
 
Can't believe he didn't go down for the pen. He was poor up until the corner then was pretty good the rest of the way.
 
Desert Eagle said:
Can't believe he didn't go down for the pen. He was poor up until the corner then was pretty good the rest of the way.
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Young still getting away with lunges from behind to this day! I remember that one on Aguero in the 3-2 comeback which was somehow ignored.
 
Desert Eagle said:
Young is a model professional and ex united captain. Got absolutely cooked with that nutmeg though
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I agree - you don't continuously start PL games at the age of 39 without being a model professional, however he has been prone to rashness since converting to full back. Bruno exposed him there.
 




Apparently Bruno's going to be one of those there's no role for under Amorim. :lol:
 
I thought that he was very good. I don't know if I'm imagining it but it seems that he has been following different sets of instructions in all the games led by Amorim.
 
JPRouve said:
I thought that he was very good. I don't know if I'm imagining it but it seems that he has been following different sets of instructions in all the games led by Amorim.
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He certainly plays much more as a cog in the machine rather than the one having to make everything happen which is a good thing. Thought he was very good against Bodø Glimt and today.
He will be one of the first names on the teamsheet under Amorim.
 
JPRouve said:
I thought that he was very good. I don't know if I'm imagining it but it seems that he has been following different sets of instructions in all the games led by Amorim.
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Also looks like players go to instruction is not "just give it to Bruno". We are playing as a team with Bruno as part of it.

Looks like we are heading in right direction.
 
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Lyng said:
He certainly plays much more as a cog in the machine rather than the one having to make everything happen which is a good thing. Thought he was very good against Bodø Glimt and today.
He will be one of the first names on the teamsheet under Amorim.
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roonster09 said:
Also looks like players go to instruction is not "just give it to Bruno". We are playing as a team with Bruno as part of it.

Looks like we are heading in right direction.
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Agreed and to me he doesn't try to be in the middle of everything which helps.
 
He'll reach double figures for goals and assists again by the end of the season.

Do wonder if he'll play deeper vs Arsenal, alongside Ugarte.
 
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Also looks like players go to instruction is not "just give it to Bruno". We are playing as a team with Bruno as part of it.

Looks like we are heading in right direction.
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I was thinking the same today. Bruno played well today, even had a few moments where he popped up with quicker feet than usual. Wonder if him popping up so far on the left today was the initial plan or some sort of reaction. Everton blocked the middle but I would have expected Dalot to be there. Worked out in the end.
 
Irwin99 said:
He'll reach double figures for goals and assists again by the end of the season.
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He’s nearly there with assists already (9), and in this new system, I think he will continue being a productive source of assists going forward. With goals it’s less obvious, though
 
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