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Walcott Questions Fernandes’ Captaincy After Penalty Row as Man United Exit Carabao Cup

Manager Ruben Amorim says the miss weighed heavily on the team.

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Overview

  • Fernandes said a collision with referee Chris Kavanagh upset his penalty routine against Fulham, then acknowledged he simply struck the ball poorly.
  • Theo Walcott called the Manchester United captain's reaction a 'child's response' and suggested removing him from penalty duties or the armband.
  • Ruben Amorim noted Fernandes looked unsettled and said the missed spot-kick carried a major impact on United.
  • United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Grimsby on penalties after a 2-2 draw, with Fernandes coming on in the second half and taking part in the shootout.
  • Reports differ on how many shootout penalties Fernandes converted, and Bryan Mbeumo's miss ended United's League Cup run.