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Bruno Fernandes blasted as 'not captain material' by Man Utd legend as skipper edges closer to Old Trafford exit after Europa League final heartache

<p>United are set to finish the 2024-25 Premier League season in their worst position since the 1973-74 campaign. They also saw their chance of securing a Champions League spot disappear after a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-player-ratings-vs-tottenham-europa-league-final-luke-shaw-bruno-fernandes/bltadc8533e87f4d227" target="_blank">heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final</a>. While the entire team, including head coach Ruben Amorim, have been lambasted for the terrible performances, Fernandes has had to face his fair share of criticism for being the captain of the side.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/soundbites-roy-keane-rips-bruno-fernandes-reaction-to-man-utd-s-thumping-by-newcastle/blt96fa52712aca385f" target="_blank">Roy Keane had criticised the Portuguese midfielder</a> for his reaction after the club's loss to Newcastle United in April, another Red Devils icon, Sheringham, has now raised questions on the 30-year-old's leadership as he claimed that Fernandes is 'not a captain material'.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.primecasino.co.uk/blog/journal/teddy-sheringham-exclusive/" target="_blank"><em>Prime Casino</em></a>, Sheringham said: "I think in terms of whether or not Bruno Fernandes is captain material for Manchester United, then I agree with [Keane] a bit on that front. It’s similar to Martin Odegaard at Arsenal. I think that they’re both fantastic players for their clubs, and I love them, I love the way they play. But they’re not real captain material, they’re missing leadership qualities. They’re closer to flair players that can come and go over the course of a season. Two top players, but not captains in the Keano or Adams mould for me."</p>

WHAT TEDDY SHERINGHAM SAID

<p>Following United's loss in the Europa League final, Fernandes had fuelled speculations over his future as he said he would stay with the club until they tell him "it's time to go". <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13372834/man-utd-transfers-al-hilal-interested-in-signing-bruno-fernandes" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sports</em></a> later reported that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bruno-fernandes-man-utd-al-hilal-eye-portugal-international-europa-league-final-heartbreak/blte12efd8fae747dca#cs8819da6a7fcffcaa" target="_blank">Al-Hilal could step up their efforts to sign the star player</a> before the Club World Cup starts next month.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BRUNO FERNANDES?

Bruno Fernandes blasted as 'not captain material' by Man Utd legend as skipper edges closer to Old Trafford exit after Europa League final heartache | Goal.com

Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham claimed that Bruno Fernandes is &apos;not captain material&apos; after a nightmare 2024-25 campaign.

Bruno Fernandes blasted as &apos;not captain material&apos; by Man Utd legend as skipper edges closer to Old Trafford exit after Europa League final heartache