‘Lost faith’ – Fernandes issues Garnacho concern after midweek clash with fan

Bruno Fernandes has revealed that Alejandro Garnacho feels as though he has lost faith from some Manchester United fans.

The captain was speaking to BBC Sport after inspiring Manchester United to a comfortable 3-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League when he disclosed his team-mate’s inner thoughts.

Both players got on the scoresheet against Leicester City, with Fernandes opening the scoring and Garnacho coming off the bench to seal the victory.

Garnacho clashed with a fan during the week while signing autographs and taking photos ahead of United’s first European win of the season against Greek champions PAOK.

The ‘fan’ in question, who has previous for heckling players arriving at Old Trafford on matchday, aimed Gernacho for his passing and first touch.

Shocked by the fan, Garnacho turned and asked him why he wasn’t playing since he felt entitled enough to question the 20-year-old professional footballer.

Fernandes referenced the clash in his post-match interview after United’s win over Leicester, saying: “It was a good day at work, I have to say. We have a lot of players with big qualities, but people can get too excited after one game and too down after another.

“Garnacho scored a banger but didn’t celebrate like he should because he thinks he has lost faith from some fans. I told him people will always moan but lots of people like you and enjoy what you do.

“I told him to celebrate, it was something special. He is a special player, we have difference makers. They are the ones who win us games. We want them to score every game but that isn’t going to happen.

“The Fantasy managers won’t be happy with you guys taking that goal off me.”

Fernandes also made a joke about the own goal, a deflection from his header, which doubled United’s lead.

Proper United fans are behind Alejandro Garnacho

Of all players to have a go at, I think our top goalscorer is the least deserving of confrontations outside the stadium while he was giving something back to the fans.

Garnacho is adored by the United faithful and most fans can see that we’ve got a gem on our hands.

He shouldn’t let morons get him down but it’s easier said than done.