Despite calls for Bruno Fernandes to be removed from the captaincy, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has decided not to do so.
Ten Hag thinks that Fernandes is the right person to lead the team because he has been captain for the majority of the season.
However, it is rumored that some of the players are dissatisfied with Fernandes' conduct on the field and do not consider him to be the ideal long-term replacement for the position.
Despite this, Erik ten Hag has faith in Fernandes and is of the opinion that he has sufficient credit with him to continue serving as captain.
However, the Portuguese midfielder did not exhibit the leadership qualities that earned him the armband on Sunday against Liverpool.
After being struck in the chest by Ibrahima Konate, Fernandes pushed the assistant referee, held his face, and signaled to leave the field after Liverpool scored their sixth goal.
After the game, Gary Neville called his actions a "disgrace," and Roy Keane said that United's players will feel like Fernandes let them down.
After the defeat, Fernandes is said to have told his teammates that they needed to make amends for the rest of the season.
When United play Real Betis on Thursday at Old Trafford, they have little time to dwell on the defeat.
After that, they play Southampton at home to get their Premier League campaign back on track.
After Harry Maguire leaves, other players, like David de Gea, Raphael Varane, or Casemiro, might be considered for captaincy.
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