Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has addressed the club and fans on social media after recieving back-to-back red cards, calling it one of the toughest periods in his Red Devils career.
Despite the club’s successful appeal, which saw his suspension overturned, Fernandes was initially handed a straight red card before half-time in a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, a decision that left United down to 10 men and contributed to their loss.
The Portugese midfielder then faced further disappointment in the Europa League draw against Porto, where he recieved a second yellow card in the 81st minute, resulting in another early exit and ruling him out of the upcoming clash against Fenerbahce, led by Jose Mourinho.
Fernandes formerly of Sporting Libson, took to social media to express his feelings about the recent setbacks.
“Tough moment as a team and personally for me, one of the hardest,” he wrote. “Almost 5 years at the club with ups and downs, good and bad moments.
“Personally, I have always had challenges and adversities throughout my career and something that’s never happened was that I go silent or hide myself from responsibilities in difficult moments.
“I know it sounds cliche and most of you United fans will be tired of it, but no one is more disappointed than myself with my own moment. Even through this moment, I appreciate all of you that had positive messages of belief in me and the team.”
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