Manchester United: 3 Things Bruno Fernandes Wants Changed After 'Lazy' Everton Draw

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised his team's ‘lazy’ performance following a 2-2 draw against Everton in their final Premier League Summer Series match in Atlanta, Georgia.

Despite lifting the Summer Series trophy, Bruno Fernandes expressed his disappointment with the draw at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

New signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha made their debuts, both putting in promising performances.

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Bruno Fernandes, playing in a more advanced role, opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Amad Diallo was fouled.

Iliman Ndiaye levelled for Everton before Mason Mount restored Manchester United's lead with a stunning strike.

However, a late Everton attack, stemming from a brief altercation between Ndiaye and Fernandes, resulted in an own goal from Ayden Heaven and Diallo, securing the draw.

While Manchester United finished their US tour unbeaten, with wins against West Ham and Bournemouth preceding the Everton draw, Bruno Fernandes did not hold back in his post-match assessment.

Bruno Fernandes did not hold back after Manchester United’s disappointing draw against Everton, calling for key improvements as the team looks to sharpen up ahead of the new season.

“We were a little bit lazy today,” Bruno Fernandes admitted to Sky Sports. The captain stressed that lapses in intensity can cost the team dearly.

“We want to avoid that because with laziness, you can pay at any moment.” His message calls on Manchester United players to maintain a sharper focus and, higher work rate as they eye glory in the Premier League.

Bruno Fernandes was clear that the team’s display was not up to standard. "We didn't want to finish in this way. Our performance wasn’t the best,” he said, pointing to a lack of urgency and cohesion.

With Manchester United aiming for a strong campaign, consistency and execution must improve quickly.

The Portugal midfielder highlighted the importance of building chemistry, especially with new arrivals Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Diego Leon.

“It’s been important for developing how we want to play and getting the new players involved,” Fernandes said. With more reinforcements like Benjamin Sesko being targeted, swift adaptation is crucial.

Bruno Fernandes also acknowledged the club’s push for quality and competition. “It was crystal clear we needed more… to get everyone to step up a little bit more.”

With the preseason ending, Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, is demanding higher standards urgently. Manchester United will begin their Premier League campaign against Arsenal on Sunday, August 17, at Old Trafford.