Bruno Fernandes disappointed over Man United fans booing of Zirkzee
Manchester United’s captain Bruno Fernandes has come to the defense of his teammate Joshua Zirkzee after he was booed by fans against Newcastle.
Zirkzee, who was substituted in the 33rd minute, faced a wave of boos from the crowd, followed by cheers as he left the pitch.
The young forward, visibly affected, reportedly became tearful after heading down the tunnel only to return to the bench later.
Fernandes, sidelined due to suspension, observed the ordeal from the stands.
He expressed his dismay on talkSPORT, stating, “I was in the stands and I’ve never seen something like this.”
He emphasized the importance of support, saying, “And it really frustrates me and annoys me because he’s a player that always gives it his all.”
Highlighting Zirkzee’s adaptation challenges from his previous league, Fernandes added, “As a player that is coming into the team from a different league, he needs time to adapt but, he has huge qualities.”
He criticized the rapid shift in fan perception, noting, “He hasn’t shown all the quality but it can’t be that from the first game of the season everyone was hyping him as one of the best strikers and now everyone does not believe in him anymore.”
“We do believe in him inside the dressing room. I would rather be myself in this position against Newcastle and not seeing one of my team-mates in that position,” the Portuguese added.
