Garth Crooks has heaped praise onto Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes for the huge impact he’s had since his move to Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Paul Pogba, who has been at United for over four years has never quite managed to make the same kind of impact. The pundit compared the pair in his latest Premier League team of the week column, with Fernandes making his line up on BBC Sport. “When you miss a penalty, it takes a special individual to forget about it and play on as if it never occurred. Bruno Fernandes not only played as if the incident never happened but used it as a motivating factor. The Portugal international was the star of the show in an impressive away victory for Manchester United,” Crooks said. “Since his arrival, Fernandes has been first class in every department. What a contrast then with Paul Pogba, a player with arguably more ability but who can’t seem to take United to the next level. Fernandes is the perfect midfield partner for a fit and focused Pogba. Maybe that’s the problem with Pogba – he can neither remain fit nor focused.” Red Devils fans will no doubt be frustrated that Fernandes has been able to settle so quickly while Pogba continues to look below-par after all this time.
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