Man United’s Bruno Fernandes blasts Amad Diallo red card،
Bruno Fernandes believes 'the rules need to change' after Amad Diallo was sent off as he celebrated after scoring Manchester United's winner against Liverpool.
Amad was shown a red card after receiving a second caution for removing his shirt after sealing United's 4-3 stoppage-time win at the end of extra time in a thrilling FA quarter-final Cup at Old Trafford.
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The 21-year-old, a late substitute, had already received a yellow card from referee John Brooks for blocking a quick free-kick.
It meant United had to play out the final seconds with 10 men, but Fernandes had sympathy for Amad and said the Football Association should reconsider its rules around goal celebrations.
“Unfortunately he was sent off, but that's part of the moment and being young,” Fernandes told reporters afterwards.
“This moment has to be enjoyed and I think it's one of the rules of football that has to change. You have to be able to celebrate the goal, obviously compared to other clubs, to enjoy your moment.”
It was only Amad's second goal for United following his arrival from Atalanta in 2021.
And the winger, who spent last season on loan in the Championship with Sunderland, admitted he forgot he was already under booking when he took his shirt off.
“I forgot the first yellow,” he told ITV Sport.
“I'm very disappointed for that, a red card, but the most important thing for me is to win and against a big team like Liverpool, it's a big, big moment for me. “Everyone came up to me and m ' congratulated. I want to thank everyone, the fans were superb all game.”
Amad endured a frustrating time at Old Trafford, making just 13 senior appearances in over three years.
He was linked with a loan return to Sunderland in January but remained at United after Facundo Pellistri was allowed to join Granada.
Amad's appearance against Liverpool was only his fourth of the season, but Fernandes expects him to get more opportunities after his match-winning appearance from the bench.
“The problem with Amad, he was rewarded because he does the right things,” Fernandes said.
“When you do the right things, you get a chance, and what's yours comes back to you. He deserves it.”
