It speaks volumes for the intense rivalry that exists between Liverpool and Manchester United that Jurgen Klopp - even after the most destructive 4-0 win for his side - found something to be irked about.
29.11.2023 - 21:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bruno Fernandes admitted Manchester United have been 'too bad' in the Champions League this season after Wednesday's draw against Galatasaray.
United were aware of the importance of leaving Instanbul with a victory to give themself hope of reaching the knockout rounds of the Champions League and they made the dream start by taking a two-goal lead.
Brilliant goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes meant United were comfortably ahead within 20 minutes, but a mistake from Andre Onana gave Galatasaray a goal shortly before the half-hour mark.
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Galatasaray came out fighting after the interval, but their fans were quietened again when Scott McTominay made it 3-1 following a brilliant counter-attacking move and a cross from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Although United needed their senior players to manage the game from there, Galatasaray clawed one back after another mistake from Onana and they were able to produce an equaliser in the 69th minute.
Both sides attempted to find a matchwinner in the closing stages, but the points were eventually shared, leaving United's hopes of progressing from the group in tatters.
Fernandes spoke to TNT Sports after the game and he cut a frustrated figure as he spoke to the rights holder. "I couldn't go to the dressing room because of doping control, so I don't know [mood among the squad]," he said.
"But obviously, we conceded really bad goals and we have to take control of the situations for all of them. We were on top of the result twice and had too many chances, far too many to score another goal and have the game closed, but we're not clinical enough.
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