Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes shower praises on Benni McCarthy after Liverpool win

The first two games of Manchester United were a block to swallow after losing to Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion. Manchester United match captain Bruno Fernandes praised Benni McCarthy’s influence on the team after beating Liverpool 2-1. It looked like the players had not bought into Benni’s ideas in the attacking third, and Erik Ten Hag struggled to assemble a decent team.

After Brentford, Erik Ten Hag cancelled a day off that was a day after the game. He publicly punished the whole team, including himself, and after that, the mentality and approach of the group changed. The nine days between the Brentford loss and Liverpool were hell but a few days that players had to bond and appreciate the former Bafana Bafana forward. Bruno spoke at large of Benni’s influence, and that left Mzansi impressed.

Benni McCarthy transformed Manchester United’s attack against Liverpool.

After Benni joined Manchester United as the first team strikers coach, he impressed behind the scenes. After establishing himself, he is a vibe and a humourous coach to all the strikers. It is no shocker that he is one of the people who advised Ten Hag to drop Christiano Ronaldo and go for Elanga. Benni lost most of the preseason, which is why he failed to get an immediate impact on the first two games.

In an interview with SuperSportTV, Bruno said Benni is a funny and positive person who always brings energy to the training ground. Benni’s vibes to the training ground could be seen on the pitch against Liverpool. The front four of Marcus Rashford, Jordan Sancho, Antony Elanga and Bruno produced a free-flowing attack that broke Liverpool’s defensive lines. Antony Martial also joined the party and provided an assist for the second goal.

Watch Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, showering praises on Benni McCarthy.

🗣️ “He’s a really funny person, always positive and good energy on the training ground.”

Ahead of #MUNLIV, @JuliaStuart_SA caught up with Bruno Fernandes to find out how it’s been training with Benni McCarthy 🇿🇦

Full chat available on YouTube later this week. pic.twitter.com/dYxieKmqPQ

— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) August 22, 2022

Manchester United have strengthened the squad this summer

Erki Ten Hag stressed that he would only bring in players that fit his demands and quality. He has since brought in four players, three of whom started against Liverpool. Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro are yet to feature for the devils. The additions have lifted the spirits around Old Trafford despite a slow start.

Rumours are that at least one striker is expected before the end of the transfer. Christiano Ronaldo, who started from the bench, and the rumour mill has it that he asked to leave the club, which will require another striker.

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