Overview

• Speaking on Sky Sports and his podcast, Paul Scholes said Bruno Fernandes is United’s most creative player and should not be used in a double pivot.
• Rúben Amorim has persisted with a 3-4-2-1 that deploys Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in advanced roles, leaving the captain in a deeper midfield position.
• Scholes warned the switch is only workable for short spells and said the added defensive duties could leave Fernandes bored and underused.
• He pointed to the 3-0 loss to Manchester City, saying Fernandes looked lost in midfield against top-level opposition.
• Owen Hargreaves backed changes, urging a start for Kobbie Mainoo and a higher role for Fernandes, with no evidence yet of a tactical adjustment from Amorim.