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Scholes: Why Fernandes and I couldn't play in same Man Utd midfield

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes admits he and Bruno Fernandes couldn't play in the same midfield.

Fernandes has been a Red Devils' fixture for the past two seasons - amid problems elsewhere in midfield.

But Old Trafford legend Scholes believes, even if both were at their peak, they'd be "all over the place" as a combination.

The former England hero believes he'd be far better next to United's Brazil anchorman Casemiro.

Asked whether he'd prefer to play with Portugal's Fernandes or Casemiro, Scholes had no problems in opting for the £60million, ex-Real Madrid man.

He told Man Utd's club media: “It's quite an easy question because of the style of play.

“He probably reminds me of [Michael] Carrick, [Nicky] Butt, Roy Keane and those type of players.

“With Bruno, I think we would be all over the place and us two together in midfield would be an absolute disaster!"

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