Some people familiar with the Manchester United team believe Bruno Fernandes has “gotten too big for his shoes”, according to the reports. The Portuguese international has been a trailblazer in the locker room since his move in January from Sporting Lisbon. But he, like many of his teammates, suffered a troubling start to the new season.

Fernandez played a vital role for Manchester United as they finished third in the Premier League table last season, with the 25-year-old scoring 12 goals from 22 matches.

He instantly became a captain in Old Trafford’s dressing room, earning the respect of his teammates, fans and critics alike.

However, like the rest of the team, Fernandez struggled early in the season.

He scored twice, against Brighton and Tottenham respectively, but the Portuguese international looked in the shadow of the player he was last season.

And while the club played down the significance of talking about a rift with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the independent They say some United insiders believe the midfielder “has gotten too big for his shoes”.

The 25-year-old is a tumultuous figure at the club, and during the first half in the 6–1 defeat to Tottenham, he led an investigation into the impending defeat.

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He has a direct presence too, and he seems to tear feathers the way he spoke to his teammates that day.

Fernandez himself insisted that there was no conflict with Solshire, saying, “There was a lot of speculation about that.

“In the beginning it was a discussion with his colleagues, because it didn’t last, it was a discussion with only one teammate. [Victor Lindelof]Since he’s not holding on now, it’s the discussion with Solshire.

“I think it is a way to destabilize the group. What was said is by no means true.

“I was substituted at half-time, that’s right, with a technical choice. The coach told me that the match was about to end and that we had a lot of games ahead. I understood that. I was not satisfied but I did not say anything that could harm the group.”

“Don’t use my name, my teammates, or the coach to cause trouble at Manchester United.

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“The atmosphere is good and the team is ready to provide an answer in the next match.”

He has since backed the midfielder, insisting United must unite if they want to get out of their current slump.

“We have been in contact with those who have been abroad [on international duty] It’s one of those things that you should get over the ASAP and move forward, said Solshire.

“We know no small chance from the outside wanting to establish a division.

Bruno spoke well that day [how] We are united and we have to stay together. We can’t hear everyone outside, we just have to deal with it.

“Bruno has lost two league games since he came to the club and it came in February. They were two games in quick succession.

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“He didn’t used to lose league matches but now, Bruno, welcome to Man United. This is what happens when you lose a couple.

“They will try to create a split between us but it won’t happen because this is a group that wants to work hard together and stay together.

“We need a response, like we always do. After you lose a match, you just want to win the next game. We want to try to get there and dominate and control the match.”

“The result is very important, but I want to see the body and mental language positive again.

“Because you don’t get anything by being passive, so we’re going there and going to win and see the players who want to work for the points.”

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