Portuguese media have delivered a stinging verdict on Manchester United, Erik ten Hag and Bruno Fernandes following the club's dramatic draw with Porto.
Porto and Man United played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in their Europa League clash on Thursday.
The Red Devils led two-nil thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford, who was replaced at the break, and Rasmus Hojlund, who was slammed by fans for what he posted on social media following the game.
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However, they squandered their lead when Porto hit back with three goals before Harry Maguire headed home in injury time.
Man United salvaged a point despite being reduced to 10 men when Bruno Fernandes was dismissed in the 81st minute.
And Portuguese outlet A Bola took aim at fellow countryman Fernandes for his showing in midfield.
The report also slammed Man United's performance and criticised Erik ten Hag's shock decision to take off Rashford during the interval.
"There is obvious merit in those who do not give up, however, the old United, who have not seen each other for a long time, would never have allowed it," they wrote.
"At half-time, the surprise. Ten Hag had left Rashford, the most dangerous of his players, in the changing rooms in order to bring on Garnacho. Only a physical problem can explain the decision, which in theory doesn't make much sense."
On Fernandes, A Bola continued: "Bruno Fernandes drowned in an engine room already underwater, with another expulsion, and it was Garnacho who kept threatening until the ugly duckling Maguire spoiled the party, leading his companions to swim safely to land."
It's another damaging result for Ten Hag, who is under mounting pressure over his managerial position at Old Trafford.
Speaking after the game, the Dutchman was asked about his future as he remained defiant, saying: "We will get there. Don't judge us in this moment, judge us at the end of the season.
"We are in the process, we will improve. We have two seasons now where we achieve finals, (so) just wait.
"We have to develop and progress this team. We will work and continue, and we will fight.
"You see the spirit and the connection between the staff and the team, the players are together and want to achieve. We have that good mentality, but some defending parts we have to step up."
Topics: Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag, Bruno Fernandes, Football
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