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Carrick delighted by Bruno Fernandes form
Michael Carrick heaped praise on player of the year contender Bruno Fernandes for the influence and quality he has displayed with Manchester United this season.
The 31-year-old has flourished since turning down overtures from Saudi Arabia last summer, leading the Red Devils with aplomb and providing 18 assists in their push for Champions League qualification.
Fernandes is just two shy of Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry’s assist record in a single Premier League season and is considered among the frontrunners for the PFA and FWA end-of-season accolades.
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Asked how he gets the best out of the Portugal playmaker, United head coach Carrick said: “Certainly, personally, I think giving Bruno the platform to go and perform.
“Like all the players, I think we’re trying to create the structure and a team set-up, really, to try to bring out the best of everyone within that.
“There are obviously limitations in terms of everyone’s got to sacrifice a little bit for the good of the team, but, for me, I like seeing Bruno in attacking positions with a little bit of freedom.
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“He obviously, again, plays for the team and he has a big responsibility within that and I thought he did that ever so well, especially on Saturday (in the 1-0 win at Chelsea) without the ball and the defensive work that he did.
“So, he’s got big responsibility within that but trusting him. He’s a very good player, he sees things, he’s creative, he’s got a really good brain, he’s a big part of the group as well and a big influence.
“So, a lot of it’s in trust and trying to put him in a position where we think he can make the biggest difference, really.”
According to reports in ItalyManchester United have in recent days made contact to sign AC Milan superstar Rafael Leao.
Barcelona have been linked with the Portugal winger and agent Jorge Mendes is believed to be working on that deal, but it has now stalled, allowing INEOS to swoop in.
The report claims United have spoken to his agents this week and the ‘path to the Red Devils could become more intense in the coming months’.
“What would I steal from Leao? His strength, when he gets going he is unstoppable. He is very fast and has a lot of strength.” – Nico Williams on Rafael Leao
The 26 year-old is out of contract in 2028, meaning Milan will be forced to accept a lower price for a player previously valued at £100m.
Leao has scored ten times and provided three assists in all competitions this season.
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