Amad has already identified as an ideal replacement for Bruno Fernandes in Manchester United’s match against Newcastle.

Manchester United winger Amad has suggested there is a player in the squad who demonstrates stronger leadership qualities than Bruno Fernandes, ahead of the captain’s suspension on Monday night.

Fernandes received a red card for a second yellow during the Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day, with the scoreline at 0-0. Manager Ruben Amorim notably did not acknowledge Fernandes as he left the pitch, and his dismissal became the turning point as United lost 2-0 at Molineux.

With Fernandes ruled out of the upcoming game against Newcastle, Amorim must not only choose a new No.10 to partner Amad but also select a temporary captain. In a recent SuperSport interview, Amad was asked to assemble the perfect United player using attributes from the squad. When it came to leadership, he overlooked Fernandes in favor of Lisandro Martinez. The Argentine defender, expected to start against Newcastle, appears to be Amad’s preferred choice for the armband, should Amorim seek input from the team.

Other potential candidates for captaincy include Casemiro, likely to replace the suspended Manuel Ugarte, and Harry Maguire. Whoever takes on the captaincy and fills Fernandes’ role will reflect Amorim’s view of a true leader within the squad.

Fernandes is set to return for United’s match against Liverpool on Sunday, Jan

uary 5.