According to the Manchester Evening News, Jorge Jesus's higher demands on Bruno Fernandes to help him rediscover his best form with Portugal could serve as a blueprint for Manchester United.

Having rediscovered his form with Portugal, Bruno Fernandes is expected to quickly regain his best performances when he returns to Manchester United. Fernandes took over Portugal's captaincy from Cristiano Ronaldo and delivered an outstanding display in the match against Denmark.

In his first training camp as Portugal coach, Jorge Jesus demonstrated a willingness to make tough decisions, and his approach could benefit Manchester United. On Thursday, Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2, extending their perfect record in the Nations League. Without Ronaldo, other players stepped up, and this Portugal side now feels very much like Bruno Fernandes' team.

In Copenhagen, Bruno Fernandes captained Portugal in a competitive match for the first time across 96 appearances, providing two assists for Gonçalo Ramos and Vitinha.

The captain's armband at international level could elevate Bruno Fernandes to the next level. His performances previously improved after taking over the Manchester United captaincy at Old Trafford. There is now no debate about his leadership at Manchester United and the positive impact it has had on his play.

It may be no coincidence that the last time Bruno Fernandes registered two assists in an international match, Ronaldo was also absent. Without Ronaldo, Portugal focused on team play, allowing other players to shine.

Manchester United, and Carrick in particular, can learn from Jesus's approach to unlock Bruno Fernandes' full potential. Jesus spoke about Bruno Fernandes after the match, saying: "Bruno played better in the second half than the first half. At half-time, I told him the team needed more from him."

Jesus continued: "For a player in his position, I have certain demands and expectations, but I felt those demands weren't met in the first half. So I told Bruno: 'You need to do more in this area, because if you don't perform in your position, our game won't flow as well.' In the second half, I thought he played much better. He played a crucial role, providing the assist for Vitinha's goal. He appeared in spaces that seemed uncontrolled, but for a player who knows how to use space like that, it's very important."

Bruno Fernandes has been central to Manchester United's season, but after a hat-trick against Ipswich and a goal against Sabah, his form dipped. He suffered an injury in the Sabah match and subsequently underperformed against Manchester City and Fulham. Jesus has shown that demanding more from this playmaker can be effective. As Bruno Fernandes' international form gains prominence, Carrick must apply a similar approach at Manchester United.

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