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Rio Ferdinand has launched a passionate defence of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he grabbed a late winner within the facet’s 2-1 Europa League victory over Rangers.
Fernandes produced a superb end to shatter the hearts of Rangers followers after Cyriel Dessers had appeared to earn the Scottish facet a degree, two minutes earlier than the top of standard time.
United’s opener took place after Jack Butland punched the ball into his personal internet from a Christian Eriksen corner-kick.
The consequence has left United in fourth place within the Europa League desk with only one ‘league part’ recreation remaining. It’s additionally a 3rd European victory in as many video games within the competitors for Ruben Amorim.
Talking on TNT Sports activities after the ultimate whistle, Ferdinand hit out at Fernandes’ critics, who’ve beforehand questioned his management.
“I’ve heard many individuals questioning Bruno Fernandes about his management and his captaincy at this soccer membership since he’s been right here.”
“By way of delivering moments, creating possibilities, scoring objectives – this man delivers and steps up time and time once more for this soccer membership.”
“I’m glad it ended the way in which it did for us, for Manchester United. It wasn’t with out fear up there within the heavens.”
The six-time Premier League winner added, “I used to be up there within the gantry. I’ve to say firstly for Rangers, who’re a depleted workforce, a variety of younger gamers in that workforce.”
“I believed they actually dealt with themselves and carried out themselves very effectively. Credit score.”
“Man United left it late. Captain implausible in some ways, when it comes to what he produces objective smart and creativity, Bruno Fernandes stepped up when was wanted and produced a second and really, very convincing when it comes to that end.”
Up subsequent for United is Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
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