Manchester United emerged victorious against Premier League opposition in the early hours of Thursday
Bruno Fernandes has singled out Ethan Williams and Patrick Dorgu for praise(Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has singled out Ethan Williams and Patrick Dorgu for praise following their 4-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series.
Rasmus Hojlund scored the opening goal inside eight minutes, while Dorgu doubled the lead before the break. Amad and Williams added to the scoreline in the second half, while Matthijs de Ligt gifted the Cherries a consolation goal.
Williams, who came on as a substitute, scored within two minutes of coming on. Initially, the United winger wasn’t picked by Ruben Amorim to join the squad in their pre-season tour to the US.
Dorgu, on the other hand, played a total of 71 minutes before being substituted by Toby Collyer.
After the game, Fernandes took to Instagram to praise both Williams and Dorgu. Sharing a photo of Williams from United’s official account to his story, the Portuguese wrote: “Well done kid,” followed by a clapping emoji.
Ethan Williams celebrating his goal for Man United
He then added, “What a game, beast,” tagging Dorgu along with another clapping emoji.
Fernandes praised Dorgu
During his press-conference, Amorim explained why United are a different team. “More than the results, it’s the way they are playing,” he stressed. “I think it’s really important. People cannot see that.
“I think they are playing better also because they are connecting better with each other. Not just on the pitch, but off the pitch. I think they are stronger, they are faster. In this moment, of course, it’s a pre-season. But you can see the intensity is completely different. I can see the data from the minutes are completely different. So we are improving.
“But again, it’s a pre-season game. The pressure is going to be so much different during the season. It’s important for them to understand that the same players can play a different game.
“I think today was a good day. I’m really happy with the players that we had last season. They are improving. We look like a different team today. Let’s continue with that.”
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