Bruno Fernandes said he felt accountable and apologized to Erik ten Hag after the manager was dismissed by Manchester United.

Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, has shared that he apologized to Erik ten Hag after the manager was dismissed last week.Fernandes made these comments following United’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea. The Portugal international scored a penalty to give the Red Devils the lead in the 70th minute. However, the advantage was short-lived, as Moises Caicedo equalized just five minutes later, resulting in a shared point at Old Trafford.After the match, Fernandes spoke to Sky Sports, saying, “We know Erik has left. It’s not good for anyone at the club when a manager is dismissed. The team’s performance hasn’t been great, and he is the one who pays the price for it.”He added, “When a manager is let go, you have to take some responsibility yourself because the team’s results haven’t been satisfactory.”“It’s easier to part ways with a manager than with 15 players. I spoke to Ten Hag and expressed my disappointment about his departure, as I tried to support him. I haven’t been scoring goals, and we’re collectively not doing well, so I feel accountable.”Fernandes, who is typically a prolific scorer, mentioned, “I always give my all. He knows that.”Regarding his goal and United’s performance against Chelsea, Fernandes said, “I’ve really wanted to score. It’s important for me to contribute with goals and assists.”“It’s been one of the most disappointing aspects of this season, although I did score in the cup. Now that I’ve scored in the Premier League, it was frustrating in the dressing room because we could have secured a win.”When asked about the impact of interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, Fernandes noted, “Not much has changed. Goals came in midweek. I told some friends that everything will turn around, and people might say we wanted the manager to be sacked.”“We earned a point, which we should be glad about, but we also need to feel disappointed because we’re far behind in the league.”He concluded by describing Ruud as “a nice guy, humble for someone who has achieved so much at the club.”