ROY KEANE slammed Bruno Fernandes over a “meaningless”; interview following Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat at Newcastle.
The Red Devils were torn apart
Altay Bayindir had a nightmare Premier League debut and
But were second best in all areas of the pitch as the defeat left them 14th in the table.
And thoughts now turn to Thursday’s crunch Europa League clash against Lyon, who netted a late equaliser last week
Speaking after the match, Fernandes insisted United can do better and vowed to make amends in the next game.
He said: “My team-mates – I only get frustrated with them because I know how good they can be.”;
“I know how tough it is to represent this club. They want so much to give to the club, to win because they know how much they will be remembered if they win something with this club.
“On Thursday we go forward, we create a big atmosphere in our stadium, we need to be on the front foot and give everything we have because we want to get to the semi-final.
“In tough moments we have done great performances against the biggest clubs.
“In decisive games when everyone is watching. We are Man United, we have to step up and do everything to win the game.”
But this did not go down well with Keane, who accused Fernandes of producing “soundbites”; while glossing over the real issues of the day.
Keane said: “Bruno does front up but it's kind of just soundbites now.
“There's no meaning to it. I don't know how we can listen to the United players' interviews anymore because I'm not sure if they're an honest group.
“He keeps talking about having belief in his team-mates, but real good team-mates put demands on each other. These aren't team-mates, they are bluffers.
“When I listen to Bruno, amazing player, I still have question marks about his leadership. He's certainly not getting any help around him.
“Newcastle were outstanding. I think United now are physically and mentally a weak team.
“Ruben Amorim is scratching his head. I bet he cannot believe how bad this Man United team is.”;
Fans reacted online to Keane’s latest criticism of Fernandes.
One said: “I’m not impressed either.”;
Another declared: “No matter what Fernandes does, it will never be good enough for Keane.”;
One noted: “Take no notice of it Bruno.”;
Another added: “Absolute joke.”;
