Bruno Fernandes Critiques Manchester United's Poor Form

Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, voiced his frustration regarding the team's recent performances after suffering a 4-1 defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League. The Portuguese midfielder acknowledged that Manchester United struggled to exert sufficient pressure on their opponents and lacked the necessary movement to compete effectively.

He noted that conceding an early goal negatively impacted the team's confidence, stating, “Conceding early makes us go into the game with a mood of defeat.” Fernandes remarked on the expectations of new players to win trophies and games, highlighting the difficulties the club has faced in recent years. He also criticized the team's approach when out of possession, explaining that the decision not to press Como aggressively allowed the Italian side to gain confidence and control the match.

Fernandes emphasized that the responsibility for tactical decisions lies with manager Michael Carrick and his coaching staff, insisting that the team needed to be braver under pressure and press higher up the pitch.