There are things to be said about the Mancunian derby which shook up England on Sunday afternoon. From the 10 against 11 victory for Citizens on a goal from Haaland wrongly validated to the dull performance of the Red Devils (despite two posts) including the significant contribution of Enzo Fernandez in the midfield, the English consultants had plenty to do in the post-match. But one man managed to achieve a form of unanimity against him.
Bruno Fernandes was thus harshly tackled for his attitude during the sequence which led to the exclusion of Phil Foden. Originally at fault on the Skyblues attacking midfielder, Bruno Fernandes could have received a yellow card, or even a red, for his first blow aimed at Foden, who was wrong to respond. “I think Phil Foden’s red card is justified, but I also think that, for the same action, Bruno Fernandes would deserve a red card. I saw the action again immediately after the red card on the bench. And it’s an obvious red card for Phil, because it’s a reaction. But we also see Bruno’s intention in this same action. So for me, yes, it’s a red card for Phil, but it’s also a red card for Bruno.”regretted Enzo Maresca, the Man City coach, after the meeting.
Behavior “unworthy” of a captain
If Maresca’s media outing seems logical given his position, we will not doubt the impartiality of consultants Roy Keane and Gary Neville, former Red Devils, who have criticized the captain of Man Utd. “Bruno intervenes, tackles him, commits a flagrant foul and kicks him on the ground. Foden gets up, reacts, and is sent off. I guess this is considered violent behavior, but to me, it’s Bruno who is violent here. » Gary Neville said he was surprised that Bruno Fernandes escaped the red.
A classic fact of play, but it is starting to do a lot for Bruno Fernandes, often singled out for his propensity to roll on the ground. At 32, the Portuguese midfielder, named player of the year by his peers, continues his little act. “The deplorable behavior of Bruno Fernandes during the incident with Phil Foden is unbecoming of a Manchester United captain”thus annoys him Daily Mirrorwho points out that, apart from the expulsion of Foden, Bruno Fernandes did not achieve much in the match.
