Tuesday 16/December/2025 – 02:11 PM
Manchester United player Bruno Fernandes’ statements sparked controversy once again about the way English clubs deal with their big stars, as the Portuguese player expressed his frustration and sadness due to his feeling that the club does not appreciate his efforts, in a situation reminiscent of what Liverpool star Mohamed Salah previously stated about his lack of participation and the presence of pressure on prominent players.
Bruno Fernandes and the clash of stars with England clubs.. Will the players face the same treatment as Salah?
Manchester United player Bruno Fernandes expressed in his statements his feeling of frustration and sadness, due to what he considered a lack of appreciation on the part of the club, saying: On the part of the club, I felt a little as if the message was: If you leave, it is not a bad thing for us. This hurts me a lot, and more than being painful, it makes me sad.
The Portuguese star added: I am always available, I always play, whether I perform well or poorly, I give everything I have. Then you see around you, players who don’t value the club as much and don’t defend the club in the same way… it makes you feel sad.
These statements bring to mind what happened with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, who previously revealed similar pressures and not participating in some matches, and indirectly attacked what he described as fighting stars in English clubs.
Salah faced a campaign of criticism from the media and fans due to performance or administrative decisions, which sparked widespread controversy over the clubs’ treatment of their senior players.
Observers believe that Bruno’s statements reveal part of the challenges faced by international players in the English Premier League, as some clubs appear to put constant pressure on their stars or do not adequately appreciate their efforts, which creates a state of psychological frustration and may affect performance on the field.
Will Bruno face the same criticism that Salah faced? Will talk of “fighting stars” become a recurring phenomenon in England’s clubs? Experts point out that these statements may open a discussion about policies for dealing with distinguished players, and ensuring an environment that respects their contributions and appreciates their efforts, far from any negative impact on the team’s path.
In the end, the escalation of such issues highlights the psychological and managerial challenges of senior players in the English Premier League, and brings back to the forefront questions about the extent of club management’s fairness to their stars, and whether the players will receive the support they deserve, as was the case with Salah.
