Bruno Fernandes criticizes ‘Lazy’ Manchester United after a draw against Everton in the preseason

Captain Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United left Rip Rip to his teammates after his 2-2 pre-season with colleague Premier League side Everton, and said that their performance was «lazy» and to evoke further reinforcements.

A second half goal from Mason Mount was on Course for Victory in Atlanta, Georgia, after Fernandes the opener of Fernandes was canceled by Iliman Ndiaye, but a bizarre 75th minute of its own goal by Ayden Heaven Gifted Everton the trek on Sunday.

The draw put a light damper on the tour of the Old Trafford Club through the United States, after last month to promise to win over West Ham United and Bournemouth.

«It has been important to develop how we want to play and want to make the new players,» Fernandes said NBC Sports.

«We didn’t want to end this way. Our performance was not the best and we were a bit lazy today. We want to avoid that because you can pay with laziness at any time.»

United had his worst Premier League campaign ever in the 2024-25 season, finished 15th in the rankings and wants to strengthen Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in the transfer window against Everton.

«It has improved. But it is not the place where it should be. I don’t want to dig with anyone, but the club does the best they can do in terms of the financial situation they talk about,» Fernandes said.

“But it was crystal clear that we needed more competition for the players who were here, more quality to get everyone a little more to come to the XI, and I think that’s what the club is trying to do.

«Hopefully we can get one or two players more to help with that.»

Asked about Fernandes’ comments, manager Ruben Amorim told reporters: «I think I am happy that the players have that feeling. It says they understand the situation. So it’s a good feeling.

“I think the momentum of the tour was perfect. We had the weeks to work with a good environment, a good feeling, and then we go back to Carrington (training ground) and we are almost in the season to start the season.

«We are going to feel that we have to do many things (better).»

United starts the new Premier League season against Arsenal on August 17.