'Without a shadow of a doubt' - Bruno Fernandes didn't hesitate when naming the best manager in the world

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has revealed who he thinks is the 'best coach in the world' - which may annoy some Red Devils fans.

Fernandes, 29, arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting CP in 2020 for around £55million at the time.

Throughout this time, the Portuguese international has worked with a handful of managers at the club, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick, Ralf Rangnick and current boss Erik ten Hag all assuming control since his arrival.

It's been a turbulent time for United throughout Fernandes career at the club, although he has acted a glimmer of hope for the fanbase.

Which is why, when he was asked about who he thought was the best coach in the world, no fan would think badly of him for not naming a former United boss. However, a proportion of the fanbase might be surprised to hear him name the head coach from their biggest rivals as his answer.

Speaking to A Bola, Fernandes responded to the question about the best manager in the world, where he said: "We are talking about the best coach in the world, without a shadow of a doubt.

"In recent years, he has been the best coach in the world. He is probably the coach who changed the game of football the most.

"Everyone wants to be Pep Guardiola. Teams from the second to the first divisions all try to play like Man City because of their results and success.

"Receiving praise from coach like Guardiola is spectacular because, as I said, we are talking about a coach that I really appreciate and who, for me, is the best coach in the world."

Bruno Fernandes and Pep Guardiola

Fernandes also went on to talk highly of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who is set to leave Anfield at the end of the season after nine years in charge. "[Klopp] is one of the coaches I appreciate the most, for the intensity he brings to games and the passion he has for football," he added.

"I think what he's done [deciding to leave Liverpool at the end of the season] is another demonstration of how much he loves football. He feels that, if he is not at his best, he is not giving his best to the game. I think like that too, in the same way as him.

"He is a coach who really influences my passion for football."