Maguire's Stance on Bruno Fernandes as Man United Captain Amid Calls to Have Midfielder Axed

• Bruno Fernandes has come under increasing scrutiny since he was named Man United captain
• The Portuguese replaced Harry Maguire as United's skipper before the start of the new season
• There have been calls to have the midfielder stripped of the role just months after he took over

Embattled centre-back Harry Maguire is reportedly okay with Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United's captain.

Fernandes was handed the armband back in July to replace Maguire, who had been stripped of the responsibility.

According to Goal, the Portuguese midfielder landed the lucrative role after sporting the armband in the majority of United games.

However, the former Sporting Lisbon ace has come under sharp criticism in recent weeks, with the Red Devils' recent defeat to rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford aggravating the situation.

So much so that Man United legend Roy Keane launched a scathing attack on the midfielder, calling for his axing as the club captain.

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Maguire okay with Fernandes as captain

However, Maguire, who wore the armband for three years, apparently has no problem having the Portugal international as the skipper.

This came to the fore during United's pre-season tour when Fernandes disclosed that Maguire was quick to throw his support behind him.

"He gave me congratulations and he said he is really happy for me," The Mirror quoted Fernandes saying prior to the new season.

"I understand his position is not the best at the moment. It has to be difficult for him but he came and said congratulations to me and I am happy about that because we have always had a good relationship," he added.

Ten Hag admits he is under pressure

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has admitted he is under pressure following the club's difficult start to the new season.

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The Red Devils have been struggling for form, results, and consistency across competitions, with their latest outing ending in a 3-0 defeat at the hands of rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford.

Speaking ahead of United's Carabao Cup clash against Newcastle, Ten Hag inadvertently admitted that he is under immense pressure to turn around his side's form.