Ordinarily I'd advocate selling a player before the decline really starts, but frankly I just don't believe we can replace him, even in the aggregate. So I'm generally opposed to letting him go.
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 57
- Goals
- 13
- Assists
- 20
- Yellow cards
- 10
- Red cards
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He's our best player in a shite team but I don't give a feck if he leaves anymore, that performance was disgraceful.
Every single pass he attempted was shite, he either gave it back to them or hit it against them and got lucky with it rebounding back to him.
Every tackle he attempted was shite.
And that header was atrocious, he had time and space to bring that down and take a shot. Even if that header was on target he aint scoring from there with that.
He shouldn't have started in centre midfield anyway, it only makes sense to move him there towards the end of game when your chasing a goal so he can play deeper and cross it into the box.
Every single pass he attempted was shite, he either gave it back to them or hit it against them and got lucky with it rebounding back to him.
Every tackle he attempted was shite.
And that header was atrocious, he had time and space to bring that down and take a shot. Even if that header was on target he aint scoring from there with that.
He shouldn't have started in centre midfield anyway, it only makes sense to move him there towards the end of game when your chasing a goal so he can play deeper and cross it into the box.
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Last night was probably the most important game in Bruno's time at the club, and it was arguably his worst ever performance. The occasion got to him, he spent most of the first half whingeing at the ref and trying to get Spurs players booked instead of concentrating on his own game. Just awful.
As the right-sided #10? Assuming that we'll sign a midfielder, too, that is. Even at SCP, i believe one of the #10s was more of a second forward, while the other was more of "a traditional" play-maker. In theory, his quality in the final pass could be used to create ISO plays for Amad, and Amad's ability to make things happen off the dribble could generate more space/time for him to pick a pass in-behind. Having said that, for these things to happen in the final third, the basis of the team has to improve tenfold. Because it's so bad, that he has to do the job of three players on the pitch (move the ball forward, create chances, score goals). And his willingness to do it all certainly enhances his hero status among the fans, but it's obviously no way to build a team.
Very poor from the skipper, wasteful and back to complaining at every given chance.
Now that the dust has settled, can we discuss Bruno's role in this system?
As one of the tens, he struggles. He's not particularly effective in tight spaces, lacks athleticism, can’t beat his man, and doesn’t have the strength to hold up play and wait for others to join the attack.
As a midfielder, he does get more freedom and space to attempt those Hollywood passes, which suits him. However, when it comes to the core responsibilities of midfield play—maintaining tempo, fulfilling defensive duties, and reading the game—he falls short.
Yes, the numbers are there to back him up, but I don’t think he fits well in Amorim’s system. His strengths don’t align with the structure and demands of this setup.
As one of the tens, he struggles. He's not particularly effective in tight spaces, lacks athleticism, can’t beat his man, and doesn’t have the strength to hold up play and wait for others to join the attack.
As a midfielder, he does get more freedom and space to attempt those Hollywood passes, which suits him. However, when it comes to the core responsibilities of midfield play—maintaining tempo, fulfilling defensive duties, and reading the game—he falls short.
Yes, the numbers are there to back him up, but I don’t think he fits well in Amorim’s system. His strengths don’t align with the structure and demands of this setup.
Has @#07 posted any stats yet? Opta Joe? Whoscored? Not even squawka?
No need. We can all acknowledge Bruno had a bad game last night.
Anyway it seems likely he'll be off soon, so best I get out of the habit!
For some reason I half knew that we'd lose last night as soon as Bruno began whining at the ref and trying to buy free kicks with his antics. Shows he wasn't focused and was too emotional. Back to how he was at the start of the season.
He got bullied by Spurs midfield. It's probably time to cash in while we're going to be in mid table anyway.
The knee jerk hate from one game is laughable.
One game being the defining game of our disastrous season. Failing yesterday has ruined us, no point in downplaying the truth
To call this only just one bad game from Bruno is just downright wrong.
Take the Saudi money and run. Good player, but way too inconsistent and terrible captain.
That instance when he went into a header at the middle of the pitch, and faked a contact from a Spurs player was embarrassing.
Yeah it’s not just one game and it’s also the manner of non performance. If he’d given his all and it didn’t work it would be forgivable. But his attitude was all wrong, for a young kid ok needs to learn but for a seasoned pro in such a big game it’s unacceptable.
I been pointing out his passing and positioning for months.
I really dont think is good enough for possession based football.
That is a crazy stat for a player that plays in the middle of the park.
We need someone to be able to hit the 89+ progressive completion rate
If we want to get better we need to surround him by more quality and reduce the dependence on him, not get rid of him.
He's our best player. Getting rid of that for what, money we may or not spend well? Madness.
He had a bad game. It happens.
He's our best player. Getting rid of that for what, money we may or not spend well? Madness.
He had a bad game. It happens.
At his age, if the offer from Saudi is real, take it and take it now before they change their mind. He’s not going to be part of the next United title winners. The project is likely to take longer than that and then we’d be stuck with a 35 yr old Bruno.
He suited our previous counter attacking style. For us now I don’t think he does as a CM but he does as an attacker clearly.
I would still sell him to Saudi though
It looks like Amorim sees a long-term future for Bruno in central midfield. What really stands out is his preference for Casemiro over Ugarte in that role. Casemiro offers more composure and range on the ball, providing a steadier, more expansive presence in possession. Ugarte, on the other hand, excels off the ball.
If Bruno is to be a mainstay in the pivot, then finding the right partner becomes absolutely crucial. For me, that partner should be a deep-lying playmaker—someone who can dictate tempo, control the rhythm, and complement Bruno’s strengths without compromising defensive stability.
If Bruno is to be a mainstay in the pivot, then finding the right partner becomes absolutely crucial. For me, that partner should be a deep-lying playmaker—someone who can dictate tempo, control the rhythm, and complement Bruno’s strengths without compromising defensive stability.
After watching the emotional send off that Luka Modric got yesterday from the Madrid fans, I do hope that this isn’t his last game and he goes out with a whimper. Without Bruno these past five years, it would have been even more disastrous period
Man Utd 2:0 Aston Villa
Created the first goal once again, that was a peach of an assist. I will say, though, he needs to stop shooting all the time. I swear his conversion rate must be absolutely shocking
Great assist for Amad, a lot better today than in the final
Where was that Bruno 
I’m worried about our attempts to replace him. Makes sense on paper with the transfer fees being discussed, but hard to trust our ability to replace his output.
Under no circumstances should be allowed to leave the club. All talk of that internally should and must be shut down.
I do wish he would stop shooting from fecking everywhere, though.
I do wish he would stop shooting from fecking everywhere, though.
20 assists for the season. 13 goals. He didn’t perform well in the final but he’s by far our best player.
He has to stay really. The dressing room needs a leader and a rebuild won’t be able to bring that presence immediately. We can raise enough money selling other players.
19 goals
Overall, it’s been a fantastic season for him. While it was a shame we didn’t quite see the best version of Bruno against Spurs, there’s no denying how vital he’s been throughout the campaign. Without him, this team would’ve looked very different.
Looking ahead, it seems increasingly likely that Bruno will be deployed in that deeper pivot role, as I suggested earlier. That makes it all the more important for Amorim to identify the ideal partner alongside him.
Looking ahead, it seems increasingly likely that Bruno will be deployed in that deeper pivot role, as I suggested earlier. That makes it all the more important for Amorim to identify the ideal partner alongside him.
That assist for Amad's goal. What a beautiful cross.
Top scorer in Europa!
Top scorer for Man United in premier league.
Top scorer for Man United in all competitions!
Top scorer for Man United in premier league.
Top scorer for Man United in all competitions!
First time I've seen someone claim a freekick is 'padding'.
Yeah but had he gone, we would have scored more. Garnacho would manage to dribble into the centre score more and also take free kicks.
Reckon Amad and Mount would click with the 1-2’s.
Reckon Amad and Mount would click with the 1-2’s.
Shouldn’t be hard for professional footballers, just kicking a ball over the wall. It’s a penalty really.
WOW he's really unwanted by some
He’s a good player but J Maddison would have won us the Europa league.
Maddison is a consummate disappearing artist. This is a mad take.
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