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Fernandes apologised to Ten Hag after Man United sacking

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes walks off the pitch. [AFP]

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said he called Erik ten Hag to apologise on behalf of the players after the Dutchman was sacked as manager this week.

Ten Hag won two trophies in his two full seasons in charge, but departed with United 14th in the Premier League and without a win in their opening three Europa League games of the campaign.

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