BRUNO FERNANDES will miss Manchester United’s next league game against Liverpool through suspension.
But some fans joked the Red Devil purposefully got himself banned as he “doesn’t want to be on the receiving end of another 7-0.”
Bruno Fernandes will miss Man Utd’s trip to Liverpool after receiving a fifth yellow card
Fans joked he got himself banned on purpose to avoid another 7-0 defeat
Liverpool ran riot against United in March, with Mo Salah’s brace confirming his status as the club’s all-time record Premier League scorer.
Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Roberto Firmino were also on target in the rout.
And Liverpool, who went top of the table with a late victory at Crystal Palace, are now eagerly awaiting United’s return to Anfield the following weekend.
The Red Devils, for their part, enter the match fresh off a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at home.
This week, Man United and Bayern Munich play a crucial Champions League match.
However, they will play Liverpool without their captain and key midfield player, Fernandes.
The Portuguese maestro picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 81st minute with his side already 3-0 down.
Fernandes received his card for dissent, and he is now suspended for the trip to Anfield.
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However, some fans have joked Fernandes – who was hammered for his performance in the 7-0 loss – went out of his way to get suspended in order to avoid another Anfield pasting.
One said: “Bruno getting a yellow card on purpose so he doesn’t have another 7-0 on his CV.”
Another declared: “Didn’t fancy the Liverpool game so he’s got himself a yellow card.”
One noted: “Bruno leaving knowing he’ll be avoiding that 7-0 drubbing at Anfield.”
Another added: “Bruno why would you get a yellow card when you know that we’ve got Liverpool next.”
Michael Owen was on punditry duty for Premier League productions and said as part of his analysis: “I wonder how many yellow cards he’s had for dissent and waving his arms about.”
He then controversially questioned Fernandes’ willingness to lead his team out at Anfield.
He said: “Possibly you don’t fancy going to Anfield. I wouldn’t at the moment. I’m not sure you’re thinking of the next game when you’re in the thick of playing.
“He should be responsible, he should be a good ambassador, a leader for the team. We all know referees are clamping down on that and he gets booked an awful lot for a player who hardly puts his foot in and tackles really, he gets booked an awful lot.”
Fernandes’ absence will be felt by Ten Hag, who now finds himself fighting to save his job again.