Bruno Fernandes ‘Fed Up’ With Carrying Man Utd? Ex-Red Devils Star Says Captain Must Be Thinking: ‘I Hope Somebody Actually…’

Bruno Fernandes may have started the new Premier League season in spectacular individual form, but former Manchester United midfielder Gordon Strachan believes the captain could be growing tired of carrying so much of the creative and goalscoring responsibility.

Fernandes was unable to rescue United from a disappointing 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City, but his response could hardly have been stronger.

The Portuguese midfielder produced a hat-trick as Michael Carrick’s side bounced back with an emphatic 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. He also created another goal, once again underlining just how influential he remains to United’s attack.

For Strachan, however, that individual brilliance highlights a bigger problem.

‘He’s getting fed up with always being him’

Discussing Manchester United’s squad, Strachan suggested that Fernandes may privately be wondering when his teammates will start taking more responsibility for creating and scoring goals.

“If I were Bruno Fernandes playing these games, I’d probably be thinking to myself, ‘I hope somebody actually makes a goal today or scores a goal that I’m not involved in,’” Strachan told the Daily Star.

The former United midfielder suggested the relentless dependence on Fernandes could eventually become frustrating, describing the responsibility placed on the captain as enormous.

It is important to note that the claim Fernandes is “fed up” is Strachan’s assessment rather than something Fernandes himself has said.

Fernandes remains Manchester United’s key man

Fernandes’ importance to United is hardly new.

Last season, he broke the Premier League single-season assists record and was named the Football Writers’ Player of the Year, further establishing himself as the creative heartbeat of the team.

His hat-trick against Ipswich offered another reminder of his ability to influence games through goals as well as assists.

United generated 33 shots in the 5-2 victory, while Fernandes scored three times as Carrick’s side recovered from both their defeat at Hull and falling behind against Ipswich.

But Carrick has plenty of attacking talent

Strachan’s concern is particularly notable because Michael Carrick is not short of attacking options.

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United’s squad features players including Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo and Benjamin Sesko, while Youri Tielemans has strengthened the midfield.

Mbeumo also found the net against Ipswich, scoring United’s fifth goal after Fernandes had completed his hat-trick.

Strachan nevertheless believes United need more players consistently taking responsibility rather than waiting for their captain to provide the decisive moment.

Strachan points to Arsenal as example

The former Scotland manager contrasted United’s situation with Arsenal, arguing that the responsibility in their team is spread more evenly.

He pointed towards players such as Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice as examples of individuals capable of taking control at different moments.

For Strachan, that is what Manchester United currently need: more players prepared to create, score and drive the team forward when Fernandes is unable to do everything himself.

“I would like to see some responsibility get shared around the team,” he said.

Fernandes himself criticised United after Hull defeat

While Fernandes has not publicly said he is tired of carrying the team, he did express frustration following the defeat to Hull.

The United captain criticised his side for repeating the “same mistakes” from the previous season and highlighted their problems in possession during the 2-0 loss.

The response against Ipswich was emphatic, but Fernandes was once again the man at the centre of it.

Carrick wants to get the best from Bruno and those around him

Carrick has repeatedly underlined Fernandes’ importance since taking charge. The former United midfielder initially returned as head coach in January before signing a contract in May to remain in charge through 2028.

Fernandes has thrived under him, and his latest hat-trick reinforced his status as United’s talisman.

Yet Strachan’s argument presents Carrick with a different challenge. United do not necessarily need Fernandes to contribute less; they need everyone around him to contribute more.

With a long season ahead, spreading that responsibility could prove crucial. Fernandes can continue being Manchester United’s difference-maker but Strachan believes he should not have to be the difference every single time.