Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag fires back at Roy Keane and issues warning to Mainoo

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has fired back at Roy Keane’s claims regarding Bruno Fernandes’ captaincy. The Dutchman has also issued a word of warning to Kobbie Mainoo following his full Premier League debut.

Keane claimed after United’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City last month that Fernandes should be stripped of the armband. But Ten Hag has not done so and has now hailed the Portugal star’s leadership qualities.

Fernandes handed Marcus Rashford a penalty in Sunday’s match at Everton. United only led 1-0 at the time and Fernandes admitted afterwards he wanted to boost his team-mate’s confidence.

Ten Hag has praised the gesture in his press conference ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League match at Galatasaray. Ten Hag said: “It is great leadership, if you know your team-mate needs that goal.”

Ten Hag also warned 18-year-old midfielder Mainoo not to get too carried away with his performance on Sunday. He said: “If players are good enough, they are old enough.

“We are very pleased, but it is one performance. You have to do it on a consistent base. We are confident he can do it, but you have to prove it. You are only as good as your last game.

“Enjoy it first, but keep the focus on the game. Don’t get distracted. It is about the game, focus on your game, your performance and get the right levels in.”

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