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Solskjaer defends Fernandes after Man Utd star's Liverpool display

The Portugal international put in a poor performance, by his high standards, at Anfield over the weekend and his manager has come to his defence

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended Bruno Fernandes' performance against Liverpool and suggested Manchester United's star man will not be getting a rest any time soon as he is not tired.

The Portugal international but in a below-par performance at Anfield at the weekend and looked unhappy when he was brought off in the 89th minute and replaced by Mason Greenwood.

Fernandes has started 24 of United’s 29 games in all competitions this season and there is no suggestion from Solskjaer that he will be resting the playmaker, despite being heavily criticised for his display in the 0-0 draw at Liverpool.