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Keane says Fernandes should do extra in massive video games for Manchester United

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes’ means to encourage the workforce has drawn comparisons to talismanic former participant Eric Cantona however ex-captain Roy Keane believes the Portuguese should do extra in massive video games following their League Cup exit on Wednesday.United had been overwhelmed 2-0 by Manchester City, who reached their fourth straight remaining because of second-half targets from defender John Stones and Fernandinho, whereas Fernandes had a quiet recreation.Fernandes made a giant impression after becoming a member of from Sporting Lisbon final yr, with 27 targets and 17 assists general, and his impression has been likened by former United gamers to that of Cantona who helped finish their 26-year look ahead to a league title in 1993.“It’s not easy winning football trophies. Fernandes has had praise for the last few months and people have been comparing him to Cantona. He didn’t really do much tonight,” Keane informed Sky Sports on Wednesday.“The top players turn up in the big occasions. And that’s what the Cantonas used to do – they get their hands on trophies. That’s where this team are a little bit short.”United have now misplaced on the semi-final stage of their final 4 Cup campaigns and Keane mentioned that they wanted contemporary blood to take the subsequent step.“They probably need one or two more players to come into this squad, no doubt, and they need the mentality and confidence of winning a semi-final to get them over the line,” he added.“You then get momentum and they just didn’t quite have it (against City).” (Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Ana Nicolaci da Costa)