DBasia.news – The winning trend in away games from Manchester United must be stopped as they were held to a draw by Leicester City on Boxing Day. Bruno Fernandes was surprised by the response of his team mates in the locker room after the match.
In a match that took place at King Power Stadium, Saturday (26/12), the two teams drew 2-2. Though Manchester United took the lead twice.
Manchester United broke the deadlock when the game entered the 23rd minute. Marcus Rashford defeated Kasper Schmeichel with a close-range shot.
But the visitors’ advantage lasted only eight minutes. Leicester equalized with Harvey Barnes’ long-range shot and the score 1-1 lasted until the interval.
In the second half, Manchester United, who were ambitious to win the runner-up position, took the initiative to play. Their efforts only paid off in the 79th minute through Bruno Fernandes.
But again Leicester were able to equalize just five minutes before normal time ended. Jamie Vardy, who actually deviated, turned towards David De Gea’s goal for hitting Axel Tuanzebe’s leg.
Manchester United’s attempt to score another goal had no results until the match ended. The 2-2 score not only made the Red Devils fail to take the temporary runner-up status, but they actually had to drop to fourth place.
This result was certainly greeted with disappointment by the Manchester United players. But Bruno Fernandes saw a winning mentality in his team’s locker room.
“I am thrilled when I am in the locker room and I see everyone disappointed and saying things we have to do better. You are creating a winning mentality and we are not happy about this point, “Bruno Fernandes told MUTV.
“This is not the result we wanted, but a good effort from everyone! Now is the time to recover and come back stronger.”
Manchester United should not be sad for too long. The series of busy schedules for them to win are awaiting.