Paul Scholes lays into Bruno Fernandes following Man Utd’s draw with Chelsea

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has criticised Bruno Fernandes ' performance in the Red Devils' 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday.

The 26-year-old created just one chance and failed to have a single shot on target during the game and Scholes believes Fernandes needs to "step up" in the big games.

Speaking to Premier League Productions, Scholes said: "They’ve got to change it, the quality has got to be better. The big players have got to step up.

"Again Fernandes today – I can’t remember him doing anything. I don’t remember him creating a chance, I don’t remember him having a shot on goal.

"I don't remember [Edouard] Mendy, other than a couple of times, being brought into the game. So the quality is disappointing. They've got to get it better against these big clubs."

Scholes also criticised United's centre-back pairing of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, claiming they need extra protection from the midfielders which "takes away everything from your attacking ability".

He added "A lot of the problems I see are them two centre-halves and goalkeeper – well, not so much goalkeeper today.

"But the centre-halves need protecting, which means you've got to have your two holding midfield players right next to them all the time and it takes away everything from your attacking ability.

"They don't get up the pitch, they can't keep the ball in the last third of the pitch because they can't sustain attacks because they're too deep.

"And this is a recurring theme now that keeps going on. If they're going to get to that next level they've got to be braver, they've got to be braver in the centre of the pitch.

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    • "The two centre-halves, leave them, let them defend. Who are you playing against? An average Chelsea forward. Not average, because I like [Olivier] Giroud, but he's not going to run away from anyone.

    "He's perfect for them two today. Mason Mount isn't going to run away from them, [Hakim] Ziyech isn't quick, no pace. They've got nothing to worry about.

    "Let your midfield players join in attacks and at least contribute something to the attacking side of the game."

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