Bruno Fernandes slams Man Utd fans' treatment of Joshua Zirkzee after he was booed off at Old Trafford and 'left in tears' by supporters' jeers
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Bruno Fernandes has openly condemned Man United fans for their harsh treatment of teammate Joshua Zirkzee during the clash against Newcastle at Old Trafford. Zirkzee was met with loud boos from sections of the crowd, and his substitution in the 33rd minute was greeted with sarcastic cheers.
![[The forward headed directly down the tunnel before returning to the bench, with The Sun suggesting he was visibly emotional, even tearful, after the incident]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/10/93781043-14254485-image-a-38_1736159467255.jpg)
The forward headed directly down the tunnel before returning to the bench, with The Sun suggesting he was visibly emotional, even tearful, after the incident. Fernandes expressed his frustration over the treatment of Zirkzee, highlighting the 23-year-old's unwavering commitment to the team since joining from Bologna.
![[The United captain emphasised the challenges faced by players transitioning from different leagues, noting that newcomers like Zirkzee need time to adapt and find their footing]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/10/93597351-14254485-Zirkzee_grabbed_his_coat_and_headed_down_the_tunnel_before_later-a-46_1736159743779.jpg)
The United captain emphasised the challenges faced by players transitioning from different leagues, noting that newcomers like Zirkzee need time to adapt and find their footing. Fernandes concluded by reaffirming his confidence in Zirkzee, praising the striker's immense talent and assuring that the team fully believes in his potential.
![[Gary Neville admitted he felt sorry for Zirkzee after he was jeered off by his own fans]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/10/93597493-14254485-Gary_Neville_admitted_he_felt_sorry_for_Zirkzee_after_he_was_jee-a-47_1736159746379.jpg)
Bruno Fernandes has openly condemned Man United fans for their harsh treatment of teammate Joshua Zirkzee during the clash against Newcastle at Old Trafford. The forward headed directly down the tunnel before returning to the bench, with The Sun suggesting he was visibly emotional, even tearful, after the incident.
![[Neville went on to claim United are the 'worst pound-for-pound team in the country']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/10/93597553-14254485-Neville_went_on_to_claim_United_are_the_worst_pound_for_pound_te-a-45_1736159738111.jpg)
