Man Utd: Erik ten Hag wants Fulham apology for Bruno Fernandes TikTok video
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Erik ten Hag: Man Utd manager wants Fulham apology for TikTok video appearing to mock Bruno Fernandes
Fulham "should apologise" for posting a video on TikTok that appears to mock Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, says Erik ten Hag.
The video, external shows the midfielder go down and clutch his leg before swiftly getting up again during United's 2-1 defeat by the Cottagers on Saturday.
The clip is dubbed with jaunty music and captioned: "So glad he's OK."
"It is not right. Totally out of order and wrong. They should apologise for this," said United manager Ten Hag.
The 15-second video was posted on Fulham's official TikTok account.
The clip, which Ten Hag was told about in a media conference on Thursday but had not seen, shows Fernandes coming into contact with Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic and going to ground.
As play continues without a free-kick being awarded, the 29-year-old can then be seen quickly getting to his feet and demanding the ball.
When asked whether Fernandes is garnering a reputation for simulation, Ten Hag said rival players "are targeting him".
United, who beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday, are next in action in a Premier League derby at Manchester City on Sunday.
"I thought it was definitely a foul on Saturday. It was misjudged from media, social media, to blame him for it. Referees should protect him," Dutchman Ten Hag said.
"He's a very passionate football player. A very creative football player. He's created the most in the Premier League.
"Opponents are targeting him, especially after Saturday. I feel referees should protect him. They had a chance from the start of the game, it was so obvious."
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