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Juan Mata has told Manchester United they should build the club's culture around captain and 'great leader' Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese star, 29, has found a rich vein of form as the season nears its climax, scoring six goals in his last six outings.
That hasn't necessarily eased the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag with his side struggling for much of the season.
United could only draw 1-1 at home to relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday in their latest disappointing result.
While Fernandes has been criticised for his on-pitch demeanour in the past, ex-United midfielder Mata believes his consistency of performance makes him a role model.
Juan Mata has told Man United to build their entire club culture around captain Fernandes
Portuguese playmaker Fernandes has been criticised in the past for his sulky demeanour
Former United midfielder Juan Mata is certainly a fan of in-form Fernandes
'I can tell you that for me, there is a great leader in there right now, which is the captain, Bruno,' Mata told ESPN+.
'I should