Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes let his teammates tear after their 2-2 pre-season draw with Everton, saying that their performance was “lazy” and calling for new reinforcements.
A goal from Mason Mount in the second half had united victory in Atlanta, Georgia, after the cancellation of Fernandes’ opening by Iliman Ndiaye, but a bizarre objective of the 75th minute by Ayden Heaven offered Everton the draw.
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The result has put a slight shock absorber on the United Tour in the United States, after promising victories on West Ham United and Bournemouth.
“It was important to develop the way we want to play and involve new players,” Fernandes told NBC Sports. “We did not want to finish this way. Our performance was not the best and we were a little lazy today. We want to avoid this because with laziness, you can pay at any time.”
United had his worst Premier League campaign last season, finishing 15th and signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo – who both started against Everton.
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“It improves,” said Fernandes. “But this is not the place where it should be. I do not want to search anyone, but the club does its best in terms of financial situation they are talking about.
“But it was clear that we needed more competitions for the players who were there, more quality to bring everyone to intensify a little more to arrive in the XI, and I think that is what the club tries to do. I hope we can get one or two more players to help this.”
Asked about Fernandes’ comments, Ruben Amorim said: “I think I am happy that players have this feeling. That said they understand the situation. So it’s a good feeling.
“I think the momentum of the tour was perfect. We had the weeks to work with a good environment, a good feeling, then we return to Carrington and we are close to the season. We are going with the feeling that we have to do a lot of things [better]. “”
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The director said during the American tour he hoped to be with the club for two decades. “I want to stay 20 [years]. This is my goal. I really believe it.
Amorim said he had a positive relationship with the co -owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who heads the football operation. “It’s really easy to deal with Jim. If you know your belongings, how to explain any decision, everything will be fine. I know he is the owner of the club, I know my place. But when I need to say something, I’m really direct. I think it’s something he likes a lot.”
