Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, will sit out the crucial match against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday due to a regrettable yellow card he received during the Bournemouth game.
Following the humiliating 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon, Erik ten Hag’s team faced jeers as they exited the pitch at Old Trafford.
The Dutch coach’s day took a downturn when captain Fernandes earned his fifth card of the year in the 84th minute, resulting in the midfielder’s absence for the Red Devils’ pivotal match against Liverpool.
Given the circumstances surrounding the booking, Fernandes may have left the United manager extremely frustrated.
Fernandes’ accumulation of yellow cards will sideline him for Man United’s upcoming trip to Anfield.
This incident casts doubt on Fernandes’ suitability as a captain, considering that he should have been aware of the potential suspension before the game.
By the time Fernandes received the yellow card, the match against Bournemouth was essentially over with the score at 3-0. The card seemed like a futile attempt to appease his boss, who was already under pressure.
Following Saturday’s events, Manchester United fans might feel apprehensive about their team’s visit to Anfield next weekend, considering the stark contrast in their current form before the highly anticipated match in English football.
