Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he has regular one-on-one talks with Bruno Fernandes.

The Dutchman has admitted he holds regular talks with Fernandes about not losing himself during matches.

Fernandes put his Anfield horror show behind him with a man of the match performance against Real Betis in the Europa League on Thursday. But Ten Hag believes there is untapped potential in the Portugal international if he can keep his passion in check when under pressure.

“For Bruno emotion is his weapon but sometimes it is too strong and yes of course I help him and support him and give him feedback," said Ten Hag. “Sometimes he has to show more control of emotions that will help him to stay in the right ratio in a game instead of the emotion.

“He has to fight the balance to be in the ratio when to use the ratio as a tool and when to use the emotion as a tool. That is the next step. That is a nice development and when he does he will be an even better player."