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Bruno Fernandes admits he's not going to follow "crazy" Paul Pogba during lockdown

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes joked he's "crazy" but not enough to shave his head like Paul Pogba and co. have done amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Footballers around the world have been finding novel ways to keep themselves occupied while self-isolating, and facial hair faux pas appear to be the order of the day.

Everton forward Richarlison has perhaps garnered the most laughs by replicated Ronaldo's infamous 2002 World Cup hairdo during lockdown.

Fernandes, meanwhile, has grown a beard, which his United team-mate Diogo Dalot joked made him looked like a member of the Narcos cast.

When asked during an interview for Man United's website whether he had any plans to shave his head, Fernandes responded: "No, no, we've found the new Juan Sebastian Veron! But the hair, the hair needs to stay.

Man United star Bruno Fernandes joked he's "crazy" but not enough to shave his head (Getty Images)

Explaining that he wouldn't follow Pogba's lead, he added: "No, no. I'm crazy, but not so far!"

Fernandes has hit the ground running at Manchester United, but his time on the pitch, mixing with his new team-mates, has been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On the challenges of self-isolation, he added: "I'm okay.

Paul Pogba has shaved his head bald during the coronavirus lockdown (INSTAGRAM@paulpogba)

"You know, when you have your family close, it's easier. It's difficult with the little baby because she needs to spend the energy she has – and she has a lot of energy! But me, my wife and my child have some different ways, to do some games and spend our time together.

"They help a lot because when you have someone to stay with you during the day it's easier. If you stay alone at home it can be harder because you can't go out, you can't do anything."

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