Paul Scholes criticized captain Bruno Fernandes, urging him to assume accountability for his part in Manchester United’s collapse against Galatasaray in the Champions League. The team sought their first away win against Galatasaray but squandered a lead, with Fernandes conceding two pivotal fouls that led to Hakim Ziyech’s goals after United had initially seemed on track with goals from Alejandro Garnacho, Fernandes, and Scott McTominay.
Despite being 3-1 ahead, United faltered due to errors, including a blunder by goalkeeper Andre Onana, allowing Ziyech to score twice. Scholes expressed disappointment with the team’s inability to close the game, emphasizing the recurrent issue of missed opportunities and self-inflicted errors in Champions League matches.
Scholes particularly highlighted Fernandes’ errors, labeling his fouls as ‘stupid’ and emphasizing the collective responsibility of the team, including the captain, in ensuring victory. He criticized the overall defensive disarray, goalkeeper mistakes, and Fernandes’ contributions, emphasizing the difficulty the team faces when they repeatedly concede unnecessary free-kicks.
United’s failure to secure a victory leaves their qualification hopes hanging by a thread, requiring a win against group leaders Bayern Munich while relying on a draw between Copenhagen and Galatasaray in the final group game.
Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes
This season he played in total 13 times for 1170 minutes for Premier League.
Bruno Fernandes scored 3 goals for Manchester United. He procured 3 assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 6th in Premier League. In the last match Manchester United drew 3-3 against Galatasaray. The next match in Premier League will be against Newcastle United.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 24 points.
In the last 13 games, it has won 8 times and lost 5 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 0-3 against Everton.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 16.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Newcastle United on Saturday 2nd of December in Newcastle upon Tyne. The prediction is Newcastle United winning the match.