Bruno Fernandes sends 16-word warning to Scott McTominay after former Man Utd star almost ruined his birthday
MANCHESTER UNITED captain Bruno Fernandes sent a warning to former team-mate Scott McTominay following Portugal’s Nations League match against Scotland on Sunday.
McTominay fired Scotland into a shock early lead against Roberto Martinez‘s side at Estadio da Luz.
Scotland retained the lead for the remainder of the first half but Fernandes equalised shortly after the break.
It was the perfect way to mark his 600th career game – and his 30th birthday.
Portugal went on to win the match thanks to a late goal from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ex-United midfielder McTominay was left deflated at full-time but took to social media to thank the travelling Scotland fans.
Fernandes was quick to comment on his post, writing: “I was already missing you my guy but don’t score again at my birthday against me!”
McTominay left Man Utd to join Napoli in a £25million transfer on deadline day.
United boss Erik ten Hag later admitted he did not want to sell the midfielder.
He said: “It is a little bit mixed, I am very happy for him but it is mixed because I wouldn’t prefer to lose him.
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“He is Manchester United in everything, he was so important for Manchester United.
“He was here for over 22 years but unfortunately it is the rules.
“Homegrown players bring more value and that is not the right thing to do but for everyone, for all parts, it is a good deal.
“Scott is happy with it, and Napoli and us.”
Man Utd player ratings vs Liverpool
MANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.
Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.
But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?
Andre Onana – 5
Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.
Matthijs de Ligt – 4
Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error.
Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.
Lisandro Martinez – 3
Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.
Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.
Diogo Dalot – 4
Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.
Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Casemiro – 2
A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.
He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.
Kobbie Mainoo – 4
Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.
Alejandro Garnacho – 4
Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.
Marcus Rashford – 3
Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.
Subs
Toby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5
A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.
Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5
Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.
Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5
Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.
Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/A
Not on long enough to make an impact.