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Bruno Fernandes is a potential defensive 'liability', so how do Manchester United best use him?

There was plenty of encouragement to be found in Bruno Fernandes' debut performance for Manchester United, even if they were held goalless by Wolves.

The £47million arrival from Sporting Lisbon - who could eventually cost up to £68m - wasn't shy in being vocal to organise his team-mates and was happy to get on the ball and shoot from distance.

These are precisely the qualities that persuaded United to sign the Portugal international during the January transfer window.

Bruno Fernandes enjoyed an encouraging debut despite Man United being held by Wolves
Bruno Fernandes enjoyed an encouraging debut despite Man United being held by Wolves
The u00a368million arrival from Sporting Lisbon wasn't afraid to order his new team-mates around
The £68million arrival from Sporting Lisbon wasn't afraid to order his new team-mates around

But there was also a glimpse of another side to his game, with Fernandes booked 10 minutes into the second-half for hauling back Raul Jimenez as he accelerated through midfield.