Lee Sharpe believes Bruno Fernandes still has a lot more to do to prove himself as one of the best players in the Premier League.
The Portuguese star has been widely lauded since joining Manchester United in January 2020, and has scored 28 goals for his side in all competitions so far this season.
But Sharpe, who won three Premier League titles as a United player, has criticised Fernandes for giving the ball away too often and insisted he is still a level below Kevin De Bruyne.
'The jury is still out for me on Bruno Fernandes in terms of him being one of the very top players in the League,' Sharpe told GentingBet.
'He does something magical; he’ll spray a pass somewhere or score a decent goal, or a free kick, and then he’ll spend 10-15 minutes of the game giving the ball away really cheaply.
'I’m not sure whether that’s just a form thing that he’s going through - or whether it’s actually him as a player.
'So, I’m reserving judgement at the moment whether he’s one of the best in the league – I think De Bruyne is right up there in the top three players in the league, I’m not sure Bruno gets into that top three.
'I mean he’s scored plenty of goals again, a lot of penalties, but for me, when I’ve watched the games – he just gives the ball away a little bit too cheaply at times – when you really need him to hold the ball up or keep the ball.'
Fernandes will have the chance to win his first trophy as a Manchester United player when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side face Villarreal in the Europa League final.
United have not won a trophy since winning that competition four years ago, when they beat Ajax 2-0 under Jose Mourinho.
Sharpe claims that this maybe be his former side's best team in a long time and that the future could look bright for the club.
'This is potentially United’s best team in a decade, some of the performances this season have certainly shown that,' Sharpe said.
'But I think with the consistency levels, that’s still questionable – with the talent and the players they’ve got offensively, sometimes you expect a little bit more.
'I think Ole’s building on the consistency thing. I think the fans not being there hasn’t helped that but they’re heading in the right direction that’s for sure.'
larryboss
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DE BRUYNE is 10 times better than Bruno
D_Prince
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Imagine a player playing his debut full season in premier league being compared in creativity with Kelvin De'bruyne, that shows that's no ORDINARY player... Give him a break Sharpe, this is his first full season. I dare you come say this same thing at the end of next season... KDB = CLASS (very true) but you can't deny the brilliance and dominance of this Portuguese Magnifico🔥🔥🔥
SIDKAUSH
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In terms of stats Bruno is much better than KDB, it's just that KDB has a much stronger team right now and a World-class manager like PEP. If Bruno had the same he would have performed much better than KDB. so Respect #BF18
Rezmoprz
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Bruno fernandes is far better than KDB..In terms of goals and assist this season.
Chidon_Sports
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Kelvin is a fantastic players and the fact is very clear. Lee Sharpe if you tell me KDB doesn't give ball away it means you are a failure in those days you played for United. I have watched Kelvin in City big games this season. City Vs United @EtihadStadium Kelvin lost ball on many occasions the same City Vs Chelsea in FA cup. Ronaldo and Messi are losing ball in some big games but that doesn't mean they not the better players and once they get the ball they do the needful. Don't disrespect Fernandes because Kelvin is playing CL final. Every players have his own day to make history. When you mentioned the areas Kelvin is the best then you forgot to mention that Fernandes is more clinical in front of goal than Kelvin. All these Man Utd legends are hypocrites.😒
MumbaRk
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he didn't come to england to surpass anyone he came to do his best for man u and his doing it.
shivam1810
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If you want to compare kdb then do it with paul scholes or prime ozil not with a fu#king penalty merchant. Saying bruno and kdb's name in the same sentence is itself a disrespect to kdb's legacy.
musiimeGeorgem
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Lee Sharpe this man can't score 20 goals a season okay.. stop your nonsense, BRUNO better
SIDKAUSH
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If you want to compare kdb then do it with paul scholes or prime ozil not with a fu#king penalty merchant. Saying bruno and kdb's name in the same sentence is itself a disrespect to kdb's legacy.
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aa a barcelona fan you should respect someone who take penalty in crucial times rather than missing them
MaximCR7
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If you want to compare kdb then do it with paul scholes or prime ozil not with a fu#king penalty merchant. Saying bruno and kdb's name in the same sentence is itself a disrespect to kdb's legacy.
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What fucking legacy? In kdb's first one and a half seasons was he being compared with any of the Epl greats? The fact that there is a Fernandes-kdb comparison in just under 2 years of Bruno being in the Epl shows that he is a top player and not a penalty merchant like you said And besides he's better than every Barcelona midfielder
Khyodatadic
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DE BRUYNE is 10 times better than Bruno
I believe kdb has a better career than bruno but in recent Bruno is better than any attacking midfielder in the world prove me wrong if I'm wrong
SIDKAUSH
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Fun fact:- Bruno will never reach messi's level
ya i know that, he's a Midfielder a midfielder can't reach an attackers level
Khyodatadic
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If you want to compare kdb then do it with paul scholes or prime ozil not with a fu#king penalty merchant. Saying bruno and kdb's name in the same sentence is itself a disrespect to kdb's legacy.
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I'm a Barcalona fan and won't deny Bruno's ability. Kdb has a better career than bruno but since Bruno arrivals to United I don't see any other attacking midfielder who perform better than bruno
Rauadikmu
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DE BRUYNE is 10 times better than Bruno
that same bruno surpassed ur fav player's record just a week ago in his 1st full session
SIDKAUSH
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DE BRUYNE is 10 times better than Bruno
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