Manchester United captain Fernandes: "Playing one game a week is a real struggle."

2026-03-02 03:33

In the 28th round of the 2025-26 Premier League season, Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1. Captain Bruno Fernandes, who contributed a goal and an assist, admitted that he struggled a lot during the season when he was missing matches.

In a post-match interview, Fernandez spoke frankly about the predicament of only playing domestic matches this season: "Playing only one game a week this season is very difficult, at least for me!"

"It's definitely more difficult for players who already have limited playing time. With only one game a week, it's hard for the manager to make a lot of personnel adjustments and rotations. When you have a packed schedule of European competitions, everyone in the squad understands that they are important at any time of the season."

Regarding Manchester United's ultimate goal, Fernandes made no secret of his desire for the highest honor. He emphasized that Manchester United must return to its rightful stage: "The main goal is to participate in the best competition in the world – the Champions League. This is a club with a glorious history in European competitions, and we must fight for it."

Speaking about the team's recent excellent form, Fernandez said the team is on a very positive upward trajectory. He pointed out that winning requires not only attacking play but also defensive sacrifices: "We need to play better football."

"However, defensive resilience and the ability to fight for results are equally important for the team. The team spirit is currently very high, which will play a huge role in the upcoming match against Newcastle United."

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