🚨 Bruno Fernandes on what he told Diogo Dalot at full-time.
🎙️REPORTER: Bruno, emotions are obviously high after that defeat. What did you say to Diogo Dalot at full-time?
🗣️BRUNO: I went straight to Diogo after the whistle. I told him honestly, “Diogo, you were terrible tonight. That is not defending at Manchester United level.”
🎙️REPORTER: That sounds very harsh. Why did you say that to him?
🗣️BRUNO: Because we cannot keep making the same mistakes and pretending everything is fine. We were 2–0 up and somehow allowed Brighton to come back and eliminate us. As defenders, you have to take responsibility in those moments.
🎙️REPORTER: So you think Dalot was one of the main reasons United lost?
🗣️BRUNO: I’m not putting everything on him. We win together and lose together. But I told him exactly what I saw. Some of the defending tonight was nowhere near the level required to play for Manchester United.
🎙️REPORTER: What was his reaction?
🗣️BRUNO: He didn’t say much. I think he knew I was angry. But I’m not saying it to destroy him. I’m saying it because we have to demand more from each other.
🎙️REPORTER: Would you say Dalot needs to improve defensively?
🗣️BRUNO: Absolutely. At this club, being good going forward is not enough. You have to defend. You have to fight. You have to protect the result. Tonight, we didn’t do that.
🎙️REPORTER: Do you regret confronting him immediately after the match?
🗣️BRUNO: No. I’d rather tell my teammate the truth than smile in his face and complain about him behind his back.