Cascarino blames Bruno Fernandes for Man United's 2-0 loss to Hull City
Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City in their opening 2026-27 Premier League match, with defenders Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring from set pieces. Captain Bruno Fernandes came under fire from former Chelsea player Tony Cascarino, who said Fernandes 'went missing' and failed to fulfill his responsibilities on the field.
This defeat marks the first time in United's history that they have lost to a newly promoted team, delivering a harsh reality check to fans about the squad's readiness. Despite dominating possession, United struggled to create chances, and the loss adds pressure ahead of their next fixture against another promoted side, Ipswich Town, at home on Sunday.
Cascarino told talkSPORT that Fernandes was 'out standing' while others ran, and questioned the player's consistency when he goes missing. Fernandes himself had criticized teammates' lack of effort in the post-match mixed zone. Manager Michael Carrick expressed confidence he can fix things once players return, but the performance was concerning. Will United need tactical adjustments, midfield reinforcements, or simply time under Carrick to turn things around?