Paul Ince expresses doubts

Former Manchester United player Paul Ince has raised concerns about Bruno Fernandes' ability to lead the team. The Portuguese midfielder took over the captain's armband from Harry Maguire in the summer, but Ince, who has captained teams himself, is unsure if Fernandes is the right fit for the role.

Fernandes criticized for lack of leadership

Ince voiced his doubts about Fernandes' leadership qualities during an interview on talkSPORT. He questioned whether Fernandes is a leader on the field and criticized his recent performances. Ince believes that a captain should focus on organizing the team and getting the best out of their teammates.

Roy Keane joins the criticism

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane also criticized Fernandes for his conduct during the team's recent defeat to Manchester City. Keane believes that Fernandes is not captain material and expressed his disappointment with the midfielder's behavior on the pitch.

Ten Hag defends his captain

Despite the criticism, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag defended Fernandes and praised his impact on the team. Ten Hag believes that Fernandes sets a good example with his energy, pressing, and goal-scoring ability. He is happy with Fernandes' performance as captain.

Keane takes aim at Ten Hag and Fernandes

Keane also criticized Ten Hag for praising Fernandes after he allowed Marcus Rashford to take a penalty in their recent win over Everton. Keane believes that changes need to be made at the club, starting with the captaincy.

Manchester United's recent form

Despite the criticism, Manchester United have been performing well in the Premier League, winning five of their last six games. They are now just six points behind Arsenal at the top of the table. Their next match is against Newcastle.

Fernandes' individual stats

So far this season, Fernandes has scored four goals and provided four assists in 18 matches. He will be hoping to improve on these numbers in the coming games.

Sources: talkSPORT, Manchester United