Paul Scholes hails Bruno Fernandes for 'sacrifice' similar to Wayne Rooney at Man Utd to 'accommodate Cristiano Ronaldo'

Paul Scholes praised Bruno Fernandes for “sacrificing” playing in his best position for the benefit of Manchester United, just as Wayne Rooney did to “accommodate Cristiano Ronaldo”. Fernandes has been a key player in United’s transformation under Erik ten Hag and set up the equalising goal in the 2-1 win over Barcelona that booked a last-16 Europa League place. Ad The Portugal international started the game on the wing before shifting inside into his favoured No.

10 position in the second half. Europa League'You do it or you're out' — Fernandes reveals how Ten Hag laid down law to Rashford and RonaldoA DAY AGO It is not the first time that Fernandes has been deployed on the flank by Ten Hag as he tries out different combinations in the forward line. “Sacrifice is what it’s all about in these big games,” said former United midfielder Scholes on BT Sport.

“Rooney did it so many times to accommodate Cristiano Ronaldo, bringing that anticipation and quality to the team that Bruno has, and wherever he plays in the team he is capable of creating a goal.” Rooney sometimes played out wide during his time at Old Trafford which allowed Ronaldo to play more central. Ex-United forward Robin van Persie thinks Fernandes’ commitment to the cause is demonstrating how much he wants the team to succeed. Van Persie said: “Fernandes plays on the wing, great players do that for the team, Rooney did it as well many times.