The 29-year-old playmaker played a decisive role in the recent 3-0 victory of United against Leicester City, scoring a goal and delivering two assists. With his latest assist, Fernandes became the sixth player in the history of United to reach the 50 goals in the Premier League, joining legends like Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Eric Cantona.
Since his arrival of Sporting CP in 2020, Fernandes has been one of the most regular players in the Premier League. He scored 94 goals and issued 79 assists in 276 appearances in all competitions. However, if his individual statistics are impressive, United's inability to run for great honors led Cole to urge Portuguese to reconsider his future at Old Trafford.
Questioned by Paddy Power, Cole said: “If I were Bruno Fernandes, I would absolutely try to leave Manchester United. He is a leading player and he receives all the criticisms. He must go home in the evening and wonder why everyone rejects him when he is the only one to do his part in this team. Others are doing pretty well, but he literally carries the club in this difficult period. »»
Unfair criticisms
Cole also argued that despite the incessant efforts of Fernandes, the criticisms against him are unfair.
“” He is a fantastic footballer, we could integrate him into most teams and he would flourish, but I do not think he won a single championship in his career and he must prove himself that he can play in a large team, because he has made his way to Manchester United “he said.
“He should leave this club with everyone's congratulations: the owners, the supporters and the coach, because he is the target of all the criticisms. And it is inherent in the life of footballer in Manchester United, but what should he feel when he receives all the criticisms while he is the one who marks the goals, makes the assists and propels the team forward? He is a fabulous player and, in his place, I would try to play in a team capable of winning trophies. »»
