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“The Captain Has to Do More” – Heskey Criticizes Leadership at Manchester United
Emile Heskey, the former Liverpool striker, has criticized Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United, labeling him the flop of the season.
The ex-England international pointed out that the Portuguese midfielder, who currently wears the captain’s armband, has failed to deliver the level of leadership expected of him.
In an interview with Instant Casino, Heskey said, “Bruno Fernandes, in past seasons, has been a key player, consistently scoring goals and driving the team forward.
However, this season, as captain, I expected a lot more from him.
I want to see him take charge on the field, show more leadership, and set a stronger example for the team.”
Heskey’s criticism is centered around Fernandes’ lack of consistency, especially given his role as the club’s captain.
He emphasized that a good captain should lead by example, showing energy, aggression, and a willingness to fight for the team’s success.
“So far this season, one good performance against Liverpool is not enough.
For a player in Fernandes’ position, the bare minimum should be running hard, tackling, and showing aggression.
The captain should be the one who sets the tone for others to follow, but I don’t think he’s done that this season,” Heskey continued.
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has revealed who he believes should take home the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
For Mbappe, no one deserves it more than his France teammate Ousmane Dembele. Speaking in an interview with TeleFoot, he praised the Barcelona winger and said he has backed him from the very start.
“Ousmane deserves it, I’ve always supported him,” Mbappe said, adding that if he had the chance, he would personally deliver the award straight to Dembele’s doorstep.
Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa after picking up an injury in the win over Rwanda.
The striker, who plays for Galatasaray, went off in the first half of the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
Head coach Eric Chelle revealed after the match that Osimhen would be monitored, but an update from team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the forward woke up on Sunday with pain in his chin and has now been ruled out of the trip.
The 26-year-old will return to Turkey for further checks and treatment. Nigeria is set to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Tuesday at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that his side will be satisfied with any kind of win when they face South Africa, even if it’s just by a single goal.
Nigeria boosted their World Cup hopes with a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, a result that pushed them up to third place in Group C.
The team now heads to Bloemfontein for Tuesday’s clash against the Bafana Bafana, where they’ll be aiming to cut down Hugo Broos’ lead.
“For us, the most important thing is to get the three points. Even if it’s 1-0, we’ll take it,” Chelle said.
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