Ruben Amorim has received a warning about Bruno Fernandes (Image: Getty Images).Ruben amorim is warned that playing Bruno Fernandes at central midfield in his current system could come back and bite him. Manchester United are on a two-match winning streak ahead of Saturday’s match against Brighton, but former United coach Rene Meulensteen thinks they are threading on thin ice.United have beaten Sunderland and Liverpool to spark some renewed optimism around the club following a poor start to the campaign. Amorim is sticking to his tried-and-tested 3-4-3 despite the criticism of fans and pundits. The club captain Fernandes played in a midfield 2 alongside Casemiro for the 2-1 win against Anfield and the 2-0 win against Sunderland. Meulensteen worries that despite his desire to move around the field, the Portuguese’s lack of defensive discipline could cause him problems.“The system isn’t the problem. It’s the execution of the system because every system has its pros and cons. If you opt for a 3-4-3 formation, you expect certain qualities. You need to create chances and score goals,” Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant told CasinoHawks.READ MORE: Benjamin Sesko reveals why he really chose Man Utd move after Arsenal snubREAD MORE: Carlos Baleba deletes Man Utd social media post just hours before Brighton game“To do that, you need possession, penetration, movement, and all the elements that come with it. You need crosses in the box and numbers in the box. Bruno has been dropped a little deeper, but he lacks defensive discipline, and that will still be exposed. That will still be exposed by other teams, maybe by a different system.“So, we can discuss it, but we’ll come back to the same conclusion. Only when United go on a run of seven to eight wins in a row can you probably start to see that the players have clicked into the system.“Plenty of other teams play the same system and do it really, really well. No problem at all. But it would be a bit premature for me to say that just because they beat Liverpool.Bruno Fernandes is adapting to a new position (Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)HAVE YOUR SAY! Is Bruno Fernandes playing in the right position? Comment below.“Again, Liverpool missed so many chances to basically get a draw. If it were a draw, everyone would have said, ‘Okay, fair result. United defended well, but they didn’t create much in the second half, or what they did create, they didn’t put it in the back of the net.’ So, I would be a little bit reserved on that one.”Fernandes is happy to follow the instructions of his manager. The summer signings Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Mason Mount are all in front. Amorim, who will be making his 300th United appearance on Saturday, has described him in the lead-up to the match. Get up to 60% off Premier League kit and merchandiseThis article contains affiliates links. We will receive a percentage of any sales generated from this. Learn moreVariousFanaticsShop the sale hereFanatics has slashed up to 60% off football kits and merch. Up until Sunday, Premier League clubs such as Man United and Man CityLiverpool, Everton Arsenal Spurs and other clubs.”The frustration that he feels is because he wants to help his team-mates a lot,” the United boss said. “Sometimes it’s not the best way but he comes from a good place and you don’t know that when you are not here. He always wants to be in charge.”He is very hurt by the losses. You can feel the pain every time we lose a match. As a good captain, he is taking it personally. Let’s see how he does tomorrow. He’s a great player, and a great leader.”Join the MAN UTD WhatsApp group and receive daily Manchester United content. Football. Our community members also receive special offers, promotional materials, and advertisements from us and our partner. If you do not enjoy our community you can always leave. Sky Sports discounted Premier League & EFL packageThis post contains affiliate links. We will receive a percentage of any sales generated from this article. Learn more£49£35SkyGet the deal hereSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.
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Ruben Amorim warned by ex-Man Utd coach that Bruno Fernandes will be ‘exposed’ for one reason
