Manchester United’s defender, Raphael Varane, praised manager Erik ten Hag for his fearlessness in making significant decisions within the team. One of these decisions includes removing Harry Maguire from the captaincy role and appointing Bruno Fernandes as the new skipper for the upcoming season.
Maguire had been the team’s captain since his signing from Leicester City in 2019, but after losing his starting position last season, Ten Hag decided to pass the armband to Fernandes.
Ten Hag has already displayed his willingness to make tough calls, as he previously dropped both Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford for disciplinary reasons in the last campaign.
Varane acknowledged Ten Hag’s desire to build a team with strong character and leadership, and he commended the manager for leading by example and taking on the responsibility. The defender also highlighted Ten Hag’s clear vision for the team since day one, indicating a strong connection between the players and the manager.
Overall, Varane expressed confidence in the manager’s decisions and direction for Manchester United, praising his determination and leadership qualities.