Bruno Fernandes didn’t hold back after Manchester United’s dramatic 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on Sunday, despite the late equaliser from Rasmus Hojlund. Fernandes pointedly reminded his teammate of his responsibilities, even though Hojlund’s 96th-minute goal salvaged a point for the team.
“Strikers are about scoring goals and we all know that, he knows the responsibility of being the No.9 of United and he has to score goals,” Fernandes told MUTV after the match. According to Felix Keith of the Daily Mail, Fernandes made it clear that Hojlund’s performance should be the standard expected at a club like Manchester United.
The match saw Bournemouth take a 1-0 lead with an early goal from Antoine Semenyo. Even with Bournemouth reduced to 10 men after Evanilson’s red card, United struggled to break them down until Hojlund’s late intervention.
The Danish striker’s goal was his fourth of the season in the Premier League, a tally that has left many fans and players questioning United’s overall attacking effectiveness. Fernandes was quick to congratulate Hojlund but stressed that consistent goal-scoring is crucial for any striker playing for Manchester United.
The match highlighted Manchester United’s ongoing struggles in front of goal, with the team having scored just 39 goals in 34 Premier League games. These difficulties have prompted manager Ruben Amorim to focus on strengthening the squad, with new attacking signings expected in the summer transfer window.
Hojlund’s goal, while timely, was not enough to cover the wider issues plaguing the team. With United looking to bolster their attack, the pressure is on the forwards to step up and meet the expectations of one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
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