Ten Hag warns Bruno Fernandes: "He has to show more controlled emotions"

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Erik ten Hag explained at a press conference that Bruno Fernandes' weapon is his emotion, a double-edged sword, as he needs to "learn to control it". "If he does that, he will be a better player," said the Manchester United coach.

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag spoke at a press conference ahead of United's upcoming Premier League game against Southampton.
The Dutch boss issued a warning to captain Bruno Fernandes, who was heavily criticised in the painful 7-0 defeat by Liverpool.
On the other hand, the Portuguese international had a great game a couple of days later, in the match against Betis in the Europa League at Old Trafford, in a match in which the English team won 4-1.
"I am very pleased with his captaincy because he has given the team energy. He is not only giving the physical output, the best of the whole team, but also he is running in the right direction and he is pointing players in that direction. He is coaching players. So [he is] leading the team in a tactical perspective," the former Ajax coach said.
"His emotion is his weapon, but sometimes it's too strong and, of course, I help him, I support him, and I give him feedback. Sometimes he has to show more controlled emotions, that will help him to stay in the ratio of the game instead of the emotion. So, he has to find the balance to be in the ratio. When to use the ratio as a tool, and the emotional as a tool. So that's the next step. I think that's a nice development point for him and, when he does it, he will be an even better player," the Red Devils coach concluded.

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