Manchester United's victory over Newport in the FA Cup, securing their spot in the fifth round, came with some drama as captain Bruno Fernandes couldn't hide his frustration with teammate Alejandro Garnacho.
Despite a 4-2 win, the Red Devils were made to work for their success, especially after blowing a two-goal lead. Goals from Fernandes and Kabi Manu initially put Manchester United in control, but Garnacho's decision to go for glory rather than passing to Fernandes or Rasmus Hodgin for a simple tap-in left the team and Fernandes himself visibly displeased.
The Argentine's attempt ended in smashing into the crossbar, and though second-half goals from Antony and Hodgin secured the win, Fernandes made it clear that such decisions need improvement.
In a post-match interview with the BBC, Fernandes expressed his frustration, stating, "We have to kill the game. In the first half, we had chances to make it 3-0, but when you get 2-0 in these kinds of games, everyone wants to try to score and get their goal. Sometimes we don't get the best decision for the team." The United Captain emphasized the team's desire to win and acknowledged that while they achieved their goal, the result wasn't perfect.
Fernandes highlighted the need for focus in the second half, expressing disappointment at conceding another goal and letting Newport regain belief. Looking ahead, he emphasized the importance of the FA Cup for Manchester United's season, saying, "Our chance to win a trophy this season is the FA Cup, and we have to give everything to get into the final to make the season look not as bad as it's been. We have to try to win this trophy."
The captain's candid remarks offer insight into the team's ambitions and the challenges they face as they pursue silverware in the FA Cup, hoping to salvage a season that has had its share of ups and downs.
