TEN HAG BACKS FERNANDES TO RETURN TO FORM – Bruno Fernandes, the midfielder had a slow start to the season
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag jumped to the defence of captain Bruno Fernandes after the midfielder’s slow start to the season, saying it is only a matter of time before the Portugal international returns to his best.
Fernandes has one assist and has yet to score in this campaign and the playmaker has been criticised for his performances in the last two games in which United were held to draws by Crystal Palace and Twente Enschede.
Ten Hag was asked if the 30-year-old is fatigued after a gruelling last season in which he played over 4,000 minutes for United before representing his country at Euro 2024.
United have not beaten Spurs for two years and in a fixture that has traditionally produced goals Ten Hag said he expects an intense game against Ange Postecoglou’s team who also have seven points and are 10th on goal difference.
