Tifo Football Podcast Bruno’s Man Utd future & what’s going on at Tottenham Hotspur?
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Dec 17, 2025 Dan Kilpatrick, Deputy News Editor at The Athletic, shares his insights on Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. He discusses Bruno Fernandes' uncertain future and the club's potential acceptance of a Saudi offer. The conversation shifts to Spurs' underwhelming performance under Thomas Frank, touching on ownership support and realistic league expectations. They also debate transfer strategies, including Antoine Semenyo as a January target, and examine how modern tactics influence player profiles. It's a thought-provoking look at two of football's big clubs!
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Bruno Felt Undervalued At United
- Bruno Fernandes felt hurt that Manchester United were open to selling him to Saudi clubs despite his service.
- John McKenzie and Dan Kilpatrick argue United may have pragmatically considered removing an aging high earner to reset wages.
United's Tactical Shift Reduces Bruno's Hold
- Manchester United shifted toward a more direct, high-intensity style that reduces reliance on Bruno Fernandes' possession-based creativity.
- That tactical change makes Bruno more of a situational piece than the sole identity of the team.
Formation Is Fluid, Not Fixed
- United experimented with moving a deeper defender into more advanced roles to create a back-four in possession.
- The effect is tactical fluidity rather than a simple formation change, prioritising destabilising opponents.