Troubles at United! Fernandes Lacking as a Leader!

For the fans with Manchester United tickets, it was a disappointing run of play until the game against Fulham that they won at the death.
But another devastating defeat in the derby against Manchester City won't fade away soon. A spirited Manchester City side were too good for the Reds as they were defeated 3-0. But there were more alarming signs for fans with Manchester United tickets - Bruno Fernandes was dropping the ball.
And the pundits were the first to see this.
Former City defender and now football pundit Micah Richards quickly showed signs of the fading version of the Portuguese midfielder, who was desperate to put up a show for the crowd, not for the team.
Both Richards and Gary Neville brought concerns about Bruno Fernandes' recent performance for Manchester United. The Portuguese playmaker was rather frustrating during the derby week when they handed Pep Guardiola's Manchester City a 3-0 win.
Neville expressed his dissatisfaction with Fernandes, suggesting that the midfielder attempted to deceive the fans with Manchester United tickets with his late-game efforts. He did not focus on what was in front of him. Instead, he piled up runs in the dying stages to impress the fans.
On the Rest is Football podcast, Richards concurred with Neville's assessment and further delved into Fernandes' behavior.
Richards pointed out that when Manchester United falls behind and Fernandes doesn't have a good game, he eventually switches to running around and tries to galvanize those with Manchester United tickets.
However, Richard thinks this is a ploy to cover up for the results and play for himself. Richard found the actions of Fernandes to be staggering and raised concerns about his responsibility as a captain.
The criticism of Fernandes isn't limited to Neville and Richards. Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane also weighed in, adding that Fernandes must be stripped of captaincy.
Keane believes that Fernandes needs to gain the skill set and the personality to be a captain, with his behavior nowhere near a leader.
This scrutiny highlights the intense pressure and expectations placed on the captain's role at a club like Manchester United.
While the Portuguese national cap has been inspirational over the last few years as a player and critical figure for the team, his performance this season is abysmal.
As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen how this situation will affect Fernandes' role and performance in the future.
Sheikh Jassim had a £5 billion offer to purchase Manchester United earlier. After months of discussions, the offer was withdrawn.
Now, entrepreneur and evangelist Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly on the verge of acquiring a 25 percent stake in the club for over £1.25 billion.
This agreement was very different from what Sheikh Jassim offered.
It was to eliminate the club's debts and invest more than £1 billion in infrastructure projects. However, to the disappointment of those with Manchester United tickets, he left the deal, failing to reach an agreement with the Glazers, the club's owners since 2005.
In the middle of all this, Nick Train, one of United's most significant shareholders of the UK fund manager Lindesll Train, has brought uncertainty to the Ratcliffe deal.
Train owns around 20 percent of United's class A shares, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. He commented on the takeover process, describing it as a lengthy exercise.
Ratcliffe is pledging $300 million from his fortune to fix the infrastructure at the club, and it is a part of the deal for 25 percent of the ownership.
However, there are concerns about the scale of investment in stadium improvements, especially compared to other major clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona, who have undertaken billion-dollar refurbishments of their stadiums.
Had it been the other way around, where the club's ownership went to Sheikh Jassim, United would've had a significant overhaul at Old Trafford. Still, those with Manchester United tickets must be happy about the new investment.
Anyone who's been to Old Trafford understands its plight. Despite it being one of the iconic stadiums, it is currently depleting.
Every other major club in the Premier League has advanced its infrastructure, seating, and hospitality suites.
But this is different at United.
Old Trafford is filled with leaks, rusting, and unpainted walls - all that signal a failing enterprise.
Fans will hope this will change with the new investment secured by the new owner.
A disastrous defeat to City in the derby, losing 3-0, followed by a Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle, now puts Manchester United's manager Erik Ten Hag's job in jeopardy.
In his first season, United saw a similar fate, but he bounced back in August to finish on top. It is a bit different this time -United are crumbling with no signs of a comeback.
But again, it feels like the one that was destined by the fans who purchased Manchester United tickets to take them to the glory days have defied him, and the club is back to base one.
And now reports have emerged on a possible replacement for Erik ten Hag in the case of a dismissal. Graham Potter, the ex-Chelsea and Brighton boss, is considered a close replacement for ten Hag, but there are also more prominent names in the free.
Zinedine Zidane is another frontrunner rumored to take up the United job. After ending his stint with Real Madrid with back-to-back Champions League titles, he is currently exploring opportunities and can be a suitable fix.
While most past managers, including Jose Mourinho, have complained about the toxic management and how it was almost impossible to get things right, the new co-ownership might be a step in the right direction.
Since the time of Sir Alex Ferguson, United have had 5 managers and two caretaker managers. None of them could keep up with the team and create a difference.