Man Utd fans terrified Bruno Fernandes will try new penalty technique after seeing what he posted on Instagram

Manchester United Fans in Meltdown as Bruno Fernandes Considers Radical Penalty Technique Change

Published 21:28 19 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Could Bruno Fernandes be ditching his trusty hop for a toe-poked penalty? Manchester United fans are freaking out after the Portuguese midfielder posted a video on his Instagram Story showing his friend, Hugo Brandao, scoring a penalty with a rather unorthodox technique.

For years, Fernandes has been the go-to penalty taker for United, and his unique hop-run-up has earned him a reputation as one of the most reliable penalty takers in the game. However, the 29-year-old midfielder may be considering a change in approach after sharing the video on his Instagram Story.

In the clip, Brandao runs up to the ball and surprisingly toe-pokes the ball with his standing right foot instead of striking it with his left, as his run-up suggested he would. The technique is reminiscent of the penalty trick used by Thierry Henry on occasion.

Manchester United fans are going wild on social media, voicing their concerns that Fernandes might adopt this method in a real match. "He better not attempt it!," one fan wrote on Twitter. "I hope it’s not what we’re all thinking right now," another commented.

Some fans are worried that the new technique might not be as effective as Fernandes’ usual hop-run-up. "Let him do this in training not on the field please," one fan posted. Others are skeptical about the legitimacy of the video, questioning whether it was just a one-off trick.

But could this new technique actually give United an edge in penalties? With Fernandes’ impressive track record, it’s hard to deny the success of his usual approach. However, adding a new trick to his arsenal could catch opponents off guard and potentially increase his chances of scoring.

Only time will tell if Fernandes decides to give this new technique a try. In the meantime, Manchester United fans are on edge, wondering what might happen if their star midfielder takes to the pitch with a new approach.

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