FA Cup Final: Bruno Fernandes urges Man Utd to keep on fighting, calls club to match his expectations
FA Cup Final: Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes makes big statement on future, says 'I will go, but...'
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has made amassive statement on the eve of the FA Cup final as the club prepares for a tense 24 hours. Fernandes, who has been the standout player for Manchester United this season despite theclub’sworst Premier Leaguefinishhas urged players to keeponfighting while also matching his expectations. United will play arch-rivals Manchester City inthe FA Cup final for the second consecutive seasonand will need to win if manager Erik ten Hag hopes to keep his job.
Fernandes urges United to fight
"Ilove to step out at Old Trafford more than anythingin the world. Idon'twant to leave.Thishas always been my ultimate dream,"he wrote in a letter to fans in ThePlayers'Tribune ahead ofUnited'sFA Cup final clash against Manchester City on Saturday.
"Ijust want my expectations to fit with theexpectations of the club. If yougotalk to any fan, they will tell you the same thing.
"We want to compete for the league.We want to be playing Champions League football.We want to be in the cup finals. That is the standard. That is what I want. That is what you all deserve.
The player made a massive statement on his future last week, suggesting he could beon his wayout of the club if the management wants him to.Fernandes will have a huge roleto playinSaturday’sclash as Unitedpreparefor the do-or-die contest to end the season on a winning note.
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Manager Ten Hagisreportedto be sacked by the club if he fails to deliver a trophyfor the clubthis season.In his second season in charge, United finished eighth in the Premier League, theclub’slowest finish since the 1989-90 season. With new management at the club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe could pull the trigger to sack Ten Hag if the FA Cup final result goes against the Red Devils.
Fernandesonthe otherhandwill look to give his best shot in the FA Cup final before joining the Portugal national side at the Euro 2024.
