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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains attributes "X-factor" Bruno Fernandes has given Man Utd


Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Bruno Fernandes has brought the “X-factor” – but still says the sky is the limit.

Fernandes has made an instant impression since his big-money move from Sporting Lisbon, drawing significant praise for his performances.

Solskjaer has highlighted the qualities he has brought to his side including composure and imagination which appears set to transform their attack.

But he insists there is no limit on his potential as he backed the Premier League to make the Portugal international an even better player in the coming months.

Speaking ahead of United’s Europa League second leg against Club Brugge, Solskjaer said: “We feel we’ve added some X-factor quality with Bruno.

Bruno Fernandes has made an instant impression at Old Trafford

“Anthony (Martial) coming back, he was out for a couple of months, means he’s getting used to the No.9 position.

“Scott (McTominay) has developed but Nemanja (Matic) and Fred have done well.

“The addition of Bruno gives us a bit of a different flavour He likes to play forward passes and take risks, which a Man United player should do.

Fernandes and his team-mates trained on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Club Brugge

“His imagination and his overview, picture, is a couple of seconds ahead of many players.

“It is one of his strengths he knows what he wants to do. He can change his mind in a split-second. That composure has been important.

“I think Bruno will only improve by coming here to a stronger league, stronger opponents and stronger teammates, getting used to us.

Fernandes has brought creativity and composure to the Man Utd side

“We want to develop that X-factor. He’s come in and impressed everyone but we don’t want to put a limit on what he can do.”

Fernandes has impressed with his confidence – and Solskjaer admits he is looking for his team to develop personality.

He added: “You need many many attributes to play the perfect game or be the perfect team.

“We want the swagger, the confidence, to believe in ourselves, but you still want your players to be humble.

Solskjaer wants his side to play with more personality

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“I played with Becks, Giggsy, the graveyard shifts down the side. That’s one of the compliments the gaffer used to get from other managers – they had ability but also worked harder than the others.

“I want my team to be one of the hardest working teams in the league. But that’s not an attitude thing. That’s what you’re supposed to do.

“You can blossom more with confidence, and speaking to the manager, getting them free. You want them to be free. Play with courage, bravery and you want bit of fear in you. It is a fine balance between arrogance, confident, humble.”





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