Bruno Fernandes couldn’t hide his disappointment after Liverpool defeated Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
The two teams were tied until the 43rd minute, when Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock, and the home squad went on to score six more goals in a stunning performance against Erik ten Hag’s side.
Fernandes acknowledged that it was a “really bad result” for the Red Devils, but the Portugal international, who is presently in charge due to Harry Maguire’s injury, is confident that his team will bounce back fast, beginning with Thursday’s Europa League last-16 first leg against Real Betis.
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What Did Fernandes Say After Man United’s 7-0 Defeat?
“Obviously, it’s really frustrating, disappointing, and sad because it’s a really bad result,” the attacker told Sky Sports News after the match at Anfield.
“We came here with a different mindset before the game but I think the first half was really good from ourselves, we had a lot of chances and we controlled most of the first half, they didn’t create that much.
“The second half wasn’t at our level and we gave too much space away, we gave too much time and counters to them and we know how much of a threat they are from that.
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“It was not [up to] our level and we know how much better we can be and how much quality we have. We have to focus now on the next game and get a result back.”
Fernandes, who has been blasted by ex-Red Devils captain Gary Neville, has also stated that his team cannot let the humiliating setback derail their season, with the club still vying for glory in the Europa League and FA Cup.
“It can’t be because we have a game on Thursday. The games are coming quick and we have had setbacks in the past, so we have to come back again,” he added.
Man United stay third in the Premier League rankings, four points ahead of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur and seven points ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool.
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