“It’s better than being pinned to a no.10 position” – Ralf Rangnick reveals ideal position for Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has revealed the ideal position for Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes following his impressive performance against Brentford on Wednesday night.
The Portuguese international provided two assists to set up goals for Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.
According to Rangnick, playing as a no.8 in a 4-3-3 system is the ideal position for Fernandes.
“I think most of the top teams in Europe and also in England play in a 4-3-3,” Ralf Rangnick explained in his post-match press conference.
“I think for him [Bruno Fernandes], it’s better than being pinned to a no.10 position because he can then make himself available in different areas of the pitch, not only in the centre.
“For me, he’s not a wing player, but I think in this position, he can find the spaces himself, he can sniff the moments in which areas we have to play the ball for him, and this position as an 8 is almost perfect for him.”
Scott McTominay played as a lone defensive midfielder against Brentford with Fernandes and Fred playing a little higher up.
Do you agree with Rangnick that playing as a no.8 in a 4-3-3 suits Fernandes more than as a no.10 in a 4-2-3-1 system?