Former France International, Emmanuel Petit has hit out at Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes for his comments during the international break.
Petit, a legend of Arsenal football club, noted that Manchester United players need to do better to turn things around at Old Trafford.
He said the players should not hide behind the manager, Erik ten Hag.
Speaking to Manchester Evening News, Petit stated that players are not doing enough at the club.
“I’m not a huge fan of Ten Hag, especially his communication but as well the passion from him – I can’t see it. So this is something I don’t like from him,” Petit said.
“Is he the only one responsible for this situation? No, no, definitely not.
“I can see that players, some of them are so far away from their right level. The expectation as well, the ambition they have to show when you play at Man United. So a lot of people must share responsibility with Ten Hag.
“I think they should stick with Ten Hag, but I think players should understand that they have responsibility as well,” he said.
“So if you follow what Fernandes said with Portugal during the press conference, he said the environment [at Portugal] is completely different. I can understand why things are not good at Manchester United because of the environment on and off the pitch. But I would say: Yes, but you are players. You can change this on the pitch. That’s your responsibility all together. So stop hiding behind the manager. Take responsibility on the pitch.”
Man United: Stop hiding behind Ten Hag – Emmanuel Petit slams Fernandes, others
