Bruno Fernandes has warned his Manchester United teammates that they must prepare themselves better for Leeds’ attempts to frustrate them on Sunday.
Four days after their dramatic 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, in which the Red Devils had to come back from two goals down to earn a point, the two teams will meet again at Elland Road.
In order to avoid suffering a similar fate, Fernandes challenged his fellow United teammates to ensure that they finish the game off as early as possible. Fernandes was open with his frustrations toward Leeds’ attempts at time wasting toward the end of the game.
“I think we dominated all game. They had two goals, they had some more chances but not something really dangerous. To bounce back as we did was really good, but obviously we don’t want to bounce back to 2-2. We wanted to bounce back to 3-2 and win the game. We didn’t.
“We had some chances that a little bit unluckily we couldn’t score from. They had too many players defending – they obviously waste some time with the goalkeeper.
“That is also part of the game, part of their game, so we have to learn with that and make ourselves be in a position that we can win games without being behind to the result.”
Bruno was all praise for the Old Trafford fans for helping United get back into the opening match against Leeds, but he was adamant the Red Devils would still be able to compete without them on hostile territory.
“The passion and the great atmosphere that the fans create for us was amazing,” the midfielder continued. “It was the push probably to help us to get this draw, but obviously it’s not what we want.
“With this team, with the character that we have in this team, the passion, the desire, the togetherness we have, we’re not afraid to go anywhere to play against whatever opponent it is. I know that I will be in good hands with all of them.
“I know that this team will fight back, will give all the best and will not be afraid to play whatever is the pitch, the stadium or the team.”
