UCL: Rooney criticises Fernandes over defensive lapse against Roma

Wayne Rooney has questioned Bruno Fernandes’ defensive contribution during Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Roma, arguing that the club captain should have covered for a teammate who had moved forward.
United found themselves two goals down inside the opening 12 minutes at Old Trafford, with Roma exploiting weaknesses in the home side’s defensive organisation.
The second goal came from the penalty spot after Ayden Heaven handled the ball while attempting to stop an effort. Donyell Malen converted the kick to extend Roma’s lead.
Reacting to the opening-half performance on Amazon Prime, Rooney focused on Fernandes’ positioning during Roma’s first goal. He argued that th...