Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has hailed Manchester United as having “outstanding players” and praised three midfielders ahead of their visit to Old Trafford on Sunday.
02.10.2022 - 07:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Christian Eriksen has responded to Bruno Fernandes' comments on their Manchester United partnership after the initial doubts about whether they could play alongside each other.
When Eriksen arrived, many presumed he would play the No. 10 role at Old Trafford. This position is currently held by Fernandes and some questions were asked as to whether the pair could play in the same team together.
Fernandes recently explained to MUTV what it was like to feature with the Dane at club level. "I think everyone has settled in really well, obviously the new signings have been playing," the Portuguese midfielder said.
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"When you play, it's easier to get settled and you get time to know your teammates, to know the environment, the atmosphere and everything. That's really important, but more than that, they've been really good on the pitch.
"It's really good to play with Christian. He is a player who can find passes, that can find pockets and obviously make my game easier because he can find me when I move in between the lines. It's something that is not easy to do.
"He's a quality player and someone who has shown in the past that he has quality in the Premier League, the Italian league and even for his national team. It is always a pleasure to play with players like him."
Addressing those comments in his own interview with United, Eriksen explained that he was never concerned about a potential clash between him and Fernandes. "Definitely [we are developing an understanding] and it doesn’t surprise me," Eriksen said.
"I mean some people see us as very similar players but they probably only look at the stats and don’t see us, the player and the qualities. We have
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