Paul Scholes responded to Bruno Fernandes’ critique of the team’s performance by urging Manchester United’s captain to shoulder responsibility for conceding “two silly fouls that led to goals” during their 3-3 draw against Galatasaray.
In the aftermath of the match, Fernandes voiced his dissatisfaction with the team’s display, characterizing it as insufficient, adding to the already challenging atmosphere within the squad.
The initial phases of the encounter saw United in a promising position with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Fernandes, hinting at a favorable outcome. However, Fernandes’ foul near the penalty area allowed Ziyech to capitalize, narrowing United’s two-goal lead just before halftime and altering the course of the game.
Post-match, Fernandes expressed his frustration, particularly about the team’s inability to close out the game. In an unexpected turn, the £70 million striker even mentioned his interest in a potential move to Arsenal, citing dissatisfaction with United’s Champions League performance.
Ziyech took advantage of another Fernandes foul, resulting in an own goal by United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana. Scholes, analyzing the match, criticized Fernandes for his actions, pinpointing two significant mistakes that led to goals. The football pundit emphasized that Fernandes, along with the entire team, including the captain himself, must take responsibility for their performance.
Scholes conveyed his thoughts to TNT Sports, stating, “He made two big mistakes tonight by giving away two stupid fouls that led to two goals.” The former United midfielder underscored the importance of addressing defensive issues, maintaining clean sheets, rectifying goalkeeper errors, and specifically highlighted Fernandes’ costly fouls as areas needing improvement.
The drawn result has left Manchester United’s hopes for Champions League qualification hanging by a thread, with the team now requiring a victory against Bayern Munich and favorable outcomes in other matches to progress.
The mounting pressure on Fernandes and the team adds further complexity to their season, with critical assessments and internal challenges contributing to the turbulent atmosphere at Old Trafford.
