Bruno Fernandes should no longer be captain of Manchester United, says Chris Sutton at the BBC. The Red Devils suffered their biggest ever defeat against Liverpool (7-0) on Sunday. The Portuguese midfielder has been heavily criticized for his behavior and attitude during the historic defeat.
“I don’t think he should put that band around his arm at Manchester United ever again,” Sutton says firmly. “I don’t think he doesn’t have really good counter arguments if he is stripped of that tape. I think his days as captain are numbered.” According to the former striker of Chelsea and Celtic, among others, other players are more qualified for the United captaincy. “Fernandes is not the best leader. There are better candidates than him. Casemiro, for example.”
Pretended to be hit in the face when the contact was on his chest
Pushed a linesman
Missed a big chance
Made several fouls
Asked to be subbed off when they were 6-0 down
Didn’t run back whenever he was dribbled passed
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Fernandes also received the wind from Gary Neville and Roy Keane after the washing out of Liverpool. The midfielder gave free rein to his frustrations during the Premier League match. For example, he pushed a linesman and would have wanted to sew a red card to Liverpool defender Ibrahima Kontaté. Neville said Fernandes acted “disgraceful” and “shameful”. “I’m tired of him waving his arms at his teammates, I’m tired of him not running back. This disgrace is epitomized by none other than captain Bruno Fernandes, who was embarrassing at times,” Neville sighed. Sky Sports.
Roy Keane, also former captain of Man United, spoke harsh words, just like his colleague Neville. “Obviously it’s been a very, very bad day, shocking,” said Keane, focusing mainly on the ‘carrying players’. “It was embarrassing, they showed no leadership ability at all. The goals they gave away were shocking. It’s a tough day for United. You know anything can happen here at Anfield, whatever form Manchester United come in. Giving away so many goals is a disgrace. The players should be ashamed. I would go into hiding for a few days.”