Football fans on Twitter have accused Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes of failing to turn up during the Red Devils' 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The Portuguese returned to the starting eleven for Manchester United after missing the 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday due to illness.
However, Fernandes was unable to inspire his team to a win as they crashed out of the Champions League in the Round of 16 after going down 2-1 on aggregate. Over the course of a frustrating game for the hosts at Old Trafford, Fernandes struggled to settle into any sort of rhythm.
His only major contribution came early on in the game in the form of a low cross. Anthony Elanga was on the receiving end of it, but crashed his shot straight into Jan Oblak, who denied the attempt from close range with his face.
In the wake of a forgetful display for Manchester United, Fernandes ended up receiving strong criticism from football fans. Even rival supporters used the opportunity to aim digs at the Manchester United star. One of the tweets read:
"Bruno Fernandes is like if you stopped downloading Ross Barkley at 55%."
Here are some of the other reactions to his performance on the night:
@Daniel_L_t Bruno Fernandes thinks being a midfielder is just hoofing long balls. 4:27 AM · Mar 16, 2022
Just Daniel @ChisidaEra cl i’m losing my patience with Bruno Fernandes 4:26 AM · Mar 16, 2022
@Ayo_onil The respect i have for Bruno Fernandes just keeps reducing with every passing game. Man doesn't play shiii, just gloats like a little girl every time as if he's one spectacular football player. 4:24 AM · Mar 16, 2022
Ayokunle Onile @MGM_BLVCK Bruno Fernandes in a big game is the perfect vanishing act. Always. Without fail. 4:23 AM · Mar 16, 2022
𝕸𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖔. @tamarakapitula LEAVE MY CLUB PLEASE @B_Fernandes8 4:09 AM · Mar 16, 2022
Tamara Kap 🐱🖤 @CFC_Diazz Bruno Fernandes is like if you stopped downloading Ross Barkley at 55% 4:08 AM · Mar 16, 2022
@frrenzy_ If I were to gift Bruno Fernandes a car, it would be the Rolls Royce GHOST. 4:07 AM · Mar 16, 2022
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