Bruno Fernandes explains why Alejandro Garnacho did not celebrate his goal against Leicester

Manchester United crushed Leicester City by 3-0 in the Premier League 2024-25 last night, concluding Ruud Van Nistelrooy's caretaking managership tenure at Old Trafford.

Captain Bruno Fernandes pulled off an early strike and forced another own goal in favour of United to hand them a 2-0 lead at the break. Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score an exquisite long-ranger in the 82nd minute to wrap up the game, and Manchester United earned all three points at Old Trafford. 

Beautiful finish by Garnacho to make it 3-0 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/O8x5QIl7rh

— Riker (@JoeRikerEvans) November 10, 2024

However, the young Argentine forward was seen refusing to celebrate after he scored, and the TV camera caught Captain Bruno Fernandes while he was talking to him. At the full-time, United players were seen cheering Garnacho up along with the Captain.

This incident sparked many initial theories among the Red Devils' fans regarding Garnacho's non-celebration until Captain Bruno Fernandes spoke up about it in the post-match interview. He told BBC Sport:

"Garnacho scored a banger but didn't celebrate like he should because he thinks he has lost faith of some fans"

"I told him people will always moan but lots of people like you and enjoy what you do."

"I told him to celebrate, it was something special. He is a special player, we have difference makers. They are the ones who win us games. We want them to score every game but that isn't going to happen."

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Amorim era approaches at Old Trafford

Caretaker manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy leaves his position at Manchester United after the Leicester victory as the 'Amorim era' at Old Trafford officially begins today. Ruben Amorim will commence his journey as Manchester United manager on 24 November against Ipswich Town in the Premier League. 

The departing boss Nistelrooy managed to stay unbeaten while being in charge for 4 games and winning 3 out of them. United also scored 11 goals under the caretaker manager. 

JUST WATCH THIS!

Goosebumps as Ruud Van Nistelrooy walks towards the Stretford End taking it all in.🙂❤️🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/97EF7j6XxJ

— 𝗥𝘂𝘂𝗱’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇳🇱 (@RuudBalll) November 10, 2024

Ruben Amorim spoke to Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic as he said:

"Ruud van Nistelrooy is a legend of Man United. He did great job".

"Will he stay? I’ve to talk with him in the next hours and then I will explain everything. Let’s wait"

The Captain Bruno Fernandes also praised the interim boss and showered him with appreciation:

"Ruud van Nistelrooy fills the club, he loves the club, he wants to bring joy to the players"

"He brought everyone with a smile to the games, he just wanted us to enjoy it. We wanted to say goodbye as a manager for him properly because he did good things for us."

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