Bruno Fernandes’ antics at Anfield have been met with criticism, with some former gamers saying the Portuguese worldwide ought to lose the captaincy for his petulant efficiency in Manchester United’s 7-0 drubbing by Liverpool on Sunday.
Fernandes, who has 57 objectives in 166 video games for the membership in all competitions, is the present captain within the absence of Harry Maguire however confirmed his frustration on quite a few events throughout United’s heaviest defeat ever within the Premier League.
“There are people that are far better qualified to be captain,” former striker Chris Sutton, who gained the league title with Blackburn Rovers in 1995, instructed the BBC on Monday.
“Fernandes is not their best leader. I think he should never put on the armband again for Manchester United.”
In a staff meltdown that United coach Erik ten Hag referred to as “unprofessional” and “a surprise”, the physique language of Fernandes stood out as maybe the worst. On one play, the 28-year-old let Liverpool’s Stefan Bajcetic breeze previous, elevating his palms in an exasperated gesture slightly than giving chase.
Sutton referred to as it a “standout moment”.
“However bad United were, you cannot just let someone run away from you and give up. That’s what the captain of Manchester United did – and that’s a bad look.
“I don’t think he has any real arguments if he does get stripped of the captaincy,” he added. “I think Bruno’s days have to be numbered.”
Former United captain Roy Keane referred to as the senior gamers “embarrassing,” and mentioned they lacked any management expertise. “When the going got tough, they went missing,” Keane mentioned.
Match pundit and former United skipper Gary Neville referred to as Fernandes a “disgrace” and “embarrassing at times” on Sky Sports.
Another second-half second that rankled some was when Fernandes went down clutching his face in a dramatic show of ache, whereas replays confirmed a trailing hand from Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate had really grazed his chest.
The Portuguese additionally appeared to nudge the linesman within the 81st minute.
Maguire, who has spent a lot of the season on the bench with damage, might depart Old Trafford within the shut season, which means the captain’s armband will probably be up for grabs.
United arrived at Anfield on an 11-game unbeaten streak and days faraway from beating Newcastle United within the League Cup closing and securing a spot within the FA Cup quarterfinals with a victory over West Ham United.
Sunday’s loss – United’s worst within the prime flight since 1931 – all however extinguished the staff’s title hopes, throwing chilly water on discuss of sweeping all 4 trophies up for grabs.
It has little time to mud itself off earlier than internet hosting Real Betis within the Europa League final 16 first leg on Thursday.
United ahead Alejandro Garnacho vowed his staff will present as much as play.
“We are so sorry,” the 18-year-old mentioned on Twitter. “We will give you a reaction on Thursday, Reds.”
