Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has dismissed accusations of laziness following the team's 1-0 pre-season loss to Everton in Scotland. The Portuguese midfielder faced criticism for his perceived lack of effort during the match, but he has now firmly rejected those claims.
Speaking after the game, Fernandes said: "People can have their opinions, but I know my work rate and what I bring to the team. Pre-season is about building fitness and trying new things - it's not always about the result."
Ten Hag Backs His Captain
United manager Erik ten Hag also came to his skipper's defence, stating: "Bruno is one of our hardest working players. In these preparation matches, we're experimenting with different tactical approaches. Judging individual performances based on one friendly would be unfair."
Fan Reaction Divided
The debate has split United supporters, with some fans expressing concern about Fernandes' body language during the match, while others pointed to his impressive statistics from last season where he created more chances than any other Premier League player.
As United prepare for their final pre-season fixtures before the Premier League opener against Wolves, all eyes will be on whether Fernandes can silence his critics with strong performances in the coming weeks.
