Ahead of Manchester United’s first home game of the season against Ipswich on the weekend, captain and PFA Player of the Year, Bruno Fernandes, has singled out a young red for praise.
Speaking to the Men in Blazers Media Network, Fernandes spoke about how he has seen Shea Lacey develop over the years and has been impressed with how he’s returned after the summer break.
His technical ability was never in doubt. I often joke with him because I coached him when I was taking my coaching badges, and I remember he was in the U14 team then. So, Juan Mata and I basically coached him for a day. I told him he’s much better now than he was at 14. He is much more mature, doing very well. I think what they all need they want to be part of the team and play for the team is to treat every training session like a game.
I think Shea Lacey came with a completely different mentality this season in terms of movement off the ball. I think that’s great, and it’s what I talked to him about after returning from vacation, because I watched their three games. He plays in the same position as me, which requires a high level of running and emotional intelligence in covering space and assisting teammates in attack, and he has done very well.
