Man Utd boss Solskjaer defends Fernandes’ Liverpool display with defiant claim

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended Bruno Fernandes and insisted Manchester United's star player does not need a rest.

Fernandes came in for criticism following his poor display in United's 0-0 draw at title rivals Liverpool on Sunday, with Solskjaer withdrawing him towards the end.

But Solskjaer said Fernandes, who signed a year ago for £47million from Sporting Lisbon, does not need a break, suggesting the 26-year-old will start at Fulham tomorrow.

“His form is very good,” said Solskjaer. “He's just been voted Player of the Month again.

“So he's not tired, no chance.

"He's one of the players that runs and covers the ground every single game and he's good at recharging his batteries.

“If he scored his free-kick [against Livepool] and if it just had a little air on the ball when Luke Shaw put the cross in, he'd have been lauded as best player in Premier League again.

“He's been immense. He's not tired and, if I ask him, he'll say there's no chance he's tired.

“He's expected to create goals, score goals and sometimes the margins are against him. That free-kick, we thought that was in.

“Some passes he plays are marginal, but he's always on the verge of creating something when he loses the ball and that's what he's been told to do. I want him to play the passes he sees.”

United have scored just two goals in their last four games but Solskjaer said he is not concerned his attacking players have lost their sharpness.

“This season we've scored more goals and created more chances than before,” said Solskjaer.

“It's a matter of time until those margins that were against us against Liverpool go our way again.

“Relationships are working better, the foundation will always be the hard work and the shape and, at Manchester United, we're expected to create chances from everywhere.”

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