Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes branded ‘ridiculous dive merchant’ by Chelsea fans after theatrics in FA Cup defeat
BRUNO FERNANDES was criticised by Chelsea fans for more diving theatrics in Manchester United’s FA Cup defeat on Sunday.
The Portuguese midfielder netted a late consolation from the penalty spot as the Red Devils fell to a 3-1 loss to the Blues.
The 25-year-old kept up his incredible goalscoring record since his January switch to Old Trafford, bagging nine goals in 18 appearances.
Yet Fernandes made headlines for a different reason as he was once again pulled up for hitting the deck too easily.
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On the half hour mark, the former Sporting Lisbon skipper went down under Mateo Kovacic’s challenge.
Yet replays showed there very minimal contact – if any – and Chelsea fans furiously labelled Fernandes a diver.
One tweeted: “Bruno Fernandes is a dive merchant.”
Another said: “Bruno Fernandes will jump on the floor if a Chelsea player breathes on him.”
A third added: “I hate this guy already he’s a good player but this is definitely gonna affect his career.”
This has now become the third time Fernandes has been involved in a diving incident since the Premier League restart.
Earlier this month the attacker won United a penalty against Aston Villa by standing on Ezri Konsa’s ankle and went down clutching his shin.
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Meanwhile, he also fell under Eric Dier’s challenge during the 1-1 draw against Tottenham in June and was initially awarded a spot-kick before VAR overturned the decision.
Speaking after the match, compatriot Jose Mourinho said: “Fernandes comes from a country that I know well.
“The second one was incredible for me. If VAR goes for simulation, the players could be exposed and given a yellow card.”
Man this guy's joker he's after reaction looking like he was in absolute pain
— Michelle(@michellesonia20) July 19, 2020
Why does Bruno Fernandes dive this much?
— Unekwuojo(@iamMista_jay) July 19, 2020