Manchester United face injury criticism and fan confrontations after Fulham draw

Manchester United drew 1-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage, a result that continues an underwhelming start to their Premier League campaign. The match featured a Lisandro Martinez own goal for Fulham and a late equalizer from Matheus Cunha.

Following the match, striker Benjamin Sesko’s absence due to a recurring shin injury drew criticism from former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney. Rooney questioned the severity of the injury, suggesting that professional players should be able to play through such discomfort unless a bone is broken. Former teammates Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt also expressed similar views regarding player resilience.

Additionally, reports surfaced of players Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, and Marcus Rashford being mobbed by supporters while exiting the stadium. Manchester United sources clarified that the situation was planned, noting that players were hurrying to catch pre-arranged flights for international duty and were aware that the road outside the stadium had been closed.