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Bruno Fernandes urged to ‘take on board’ Jadon Sancho criticism by Man Utd legend Gary Neville.
During Manchester United’s win over Aston Villa, Gary Neville urged Bruno Fernandes to “take on board” Jadon Sancho’s “just stop moaning” criticism.
Fernandes scored United’s first goal in the 39th minute after Emiliano Martinez spilt Marcus Rashford’s attempt on goal, which proved to be the difference between the two teams.
The Red Devils got off to a fast start and created many chances in the first half. However, one of the moves failed to materialize, leaving Fernandes frustrated and pointing the finger of blame at Sancho. However, the winger was seen snapping back at his captain and saying “stop moaning” before continuing the game.
On this specific occasion, United great Neville has sided with the England international and expressed the hope that Fernandes will “take on board” the criticism in the correct spirit and change his behaviour on the field.
“It sums Bruno Fernandes up. He’s Manchester United’s most effective player, he’s Manchester United’s best player,” the United legend said on The Gary Neville Podcast.
“But I think every Manchester United fan and probably every Manchester United player is thinking: just stop moaning! I moan a lot, but I didn’t do it on the pitch at my own players!
“So that’s probably the perfect summary of Bruno Fernandes. He’s a match-winner, when Manchester United don’t have him in the team they drop levels like you wouldn’t believe – and we’ve seen that recently against Sevilla.
“It’s an important win for Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes is a star. His assists and goals record is incredible from the position that he plays. He always wants the ball, he’s got the courage to take the ball, he always fights for everything in a game. But maybe one of his teammates or two do need to tell him to stop moaning now and then, and that probably to be fair is something he will take on board.”
For similar behaviour on the field, Fernandes has also received criticism in the past. He let his emotions get the best of him during United’s 7-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield and was seen berating his teammates during the second-half downfall. On that occasion as too, Neville had called the midfielder’s actions a “disgrace” and lashed out at him.
On Thursday, Manchester United will play in its next Premier League match against Brighton.