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5.4 Season Average Rating
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22
Goals
4
Assists
9
Yellow cards
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Can see Bruno and Ugarte being a common partnership as see in midfield especially as Bruno ages. Depends on opponent but Bruno is gonna play, just depends if it's as a 10 or as an 8. Huge benefits either way that others in our squad don't provide.
Wouldn't it be cool, if there would be some sort of period between season, where clubs could go out and try to bring in players from other teams? That would be so awesome, would enable us to bring in players whose skillset fit the need exactly and not just like "fits the most from the guys who are already around"
Whatever it is, you know he will be key.
English isn't my first language but I don't think, you used it correctly here.
Interested. Won’t play 10 then.
Way too soon to say. Amorim had 2 games, he is going to test different combinations and roles.
Bruno will end up playing in one of the #10 positions. Especially if the manager wants us to play through a #9 instead of having other attackers playing off the striker and trying to score themselves.

I am not a fan of Bruno as an #8. I can understand why the manager has gone for Eriksen and him in there over the past two games: Ugarte's a ball hunter so playing him with a ball progressor makes sense in theory. However, Bruno (like Eriksen) is just too lightweight.

I thought Bruno was good last night. However, I think we would produce more for Hojlund if Bruno is getting the ball in the final third and looking to play the striker in. Rather than someone else getting the ball and trying to run on their own instead of create.

Once everyone is fit I don't see Bruno as an #8 very often. I hope not anyway.
I agree with that. Playing at 10 is the most likely scenario, maybe as 10 on the side where one of our wingers will play the wingback role to give a little balance.
Two games where Bruno is one of very few players to play the full 90. Early days sure but signs are that Amorin sees the same qualities in him that every other manager has. Which really shouldn’t be a surprise or shock to anyone.
Only shows that people see what they want to see, isn't it? Not like the selection for that position is creme de la creme. But sure, lets go with "Amorim loves him and sees what a fantastic player he is, just like I do".
He might be rotated more but he'll play pretty much whenever he's good to go. People have their head in the sand if they think otherwise. He'll rightfully get more chances to get out of bad form if he's in bad form, but generally... He's the 1st name on the team sheet. He's basically our only player who is actually in his prime, he's the only one who is good enough for a top team, he's the only one who performs time after time, always has excellent work rate, hes our captain, he's always fit, and above all... He's one of Portugal's current most important players and a Sporting legend who watched Amorims every game basically.

So yes of course Amorim will fit him in, it's just a question of what position will he play more in, but likely that the majority of games I think he'll play as an 8. And early signs are that he'll be excellent there IMO.

Just listen to how Amorim talks about Bruno. He calls him the tempo setter, the most experienced one, the one with the best passing range and vision that nobody else in our squad has. It's clear there is a huge appreciation there from both. Weird that so many fans seem to be rushing to write him off after he had an excellent midfield performance.
Its the 2nd fecking game. What do you expect? Of course you will mention the one player that has at least a certain claim to be world class, especially when asked directly.
I remember reading similar opinions on the caf when Rangnick first took over and when Ten Hag first took over. Turns out every manager rates him more than the average caf critic.
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.
The problem is he also lacks the ability to dribble past players and control the ball in tight spaces that you would ideally want from the #10s. My general feeling would be that he's better playing closer to goal but I don't know if he's a natural fit for either of those positions in this system.
I think, the first thing we have to remind ourselves is, that traditional role descriptions don't have to be applied all the time. From what I read, Amorim constantly tweaked his selection and role description, depending on the opponent. Sometimes, the two behind the striker will be asked to get wider, sometimes more narrow. Ruling out Bruno for any position at this point isn't going to hold much water, same as some of the claims that it it's clear, he is going to stay in the first 11 forever and ever. I think, the manager needs time and games to see, what people are good and bad at and which combinations make the most sense. My personal take is that Amorim should try to find a way to play him as one of the three attackers in some sort of maybe lopsided thing. The idea of playing your weak attacking midfielder in CM will get punished more often than not. Comparison to Scholes is interesting, but iirc he did his stuff in front of a great backline and mostly next to Carrick. And while Ugarte will probably be even more protective than Carrick, the opponents won't have to drawn to him to close down his space as his on the ball ability is on a lower level.
 
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.
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.
 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
8th manager? You mean fourth :lol:

Bruno wasn't around before Ole, mate.
 
Ole, Carrick, Rangnick, ETH, Ruud, Amorim and whoever coached Portugal in that time :p
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.
 
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.
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.
 
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.
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 New
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.
 
Can’t remember a time when we’ve had the luxury of being able to take him off early because we’re winning comfortably.
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.
 
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.

To be fair, that is usually enough for people in this thread to write off his entire game :lol:

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

Edit: impeccable timing!
: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.
 
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.
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.
 
Young is a model professional and ex united captain. Got absolutely cooked with that nutmeg though
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.
 
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.

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.
 
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.

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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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.
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.

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.
 
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.
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.
 
He'll reach double figures for goals and assists again by the end of the season.
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