Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was not so impressed by the match officials for their decisions in the Europa League’s final loss to Villarreal.
Manchester United lost their biggest chance to win a trophy as they went 11-10 down on penalties in Gdansk, with David de Gea’s spot-kick saved by the opposite goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
Manchester United went into the break after a lifeless first-half performance after Gerard Moreno’s close-range goal, before Edinson Cavani leveled out for United in the next half.
The Daily Mail reports Fernandes was angrier than other players and his frustration was seen in the changing area following the Norwegian manager’s half-time group talk and showed his disappointment at the officials.
The 26-year-old said that it took a lot of time for the authorities to settle on a VAR choice, while additionally demanding Tottenham loanee Juan Foyth was timewasting following a nosebleed subsequent to being unintentionally kneed in the head by Paul Pogba.
Bruno Fernandes said: ‘The number eight goes twice. One time he stays down one minute. After again and then after the goal. You wait one time for VAR. Three minutes?”
The Argentine required a headband and required consideration again only a couple of minutes after the fact when his nose started draining once more.United however had no excuses over their first-half performance. We all know that it should have been better. With many renowned players in our team, our attacking moves should have been much more creative.
