McInnes defends Fernandez after Hearts draw mistakes
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 19:03 · Archive
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has defended centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez, saying he has been important to their strong performances this season.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has defended centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez after the Nigeria international came under criticism following high-profile mistakes in Wednesday's 2-2 Scottish Premiership draw with Hearts at Tynecastle. McInnes said the 25-year-old 'has been a big part' of Rangers' strong performances this season and suggested he receives disproportionate scrutiny. 'I only get asked about Fernandez when he has a poor game,' McInnes said. 'Wednesday night wasn't on Manny Fernandez, Wednesday night was a collective. I never get asked about Manny when he does really well.' Rangers have kept the most clean sheets in the league this season, with Fernandez having started every match. Rangers face Aberdeen in a League Cup semi-final at Hampden on Saturday, where victory would take them to December's final. McInnes, appointed in June, said securing the first trophy 'would be so important, reinforcing confidence, reinforcing belief'. Rangers defeated Celtic 3-0 in the quarter-finals and have won no silverware in the last two seasons.
How it is being reported
- McInnes claims Fernandez has become an easy target for critics as he backs under-fire defenderRANGERS boss Derek McInnes has launched an impassioned defence of Manny Fernandez - claiming that the defender has become an easy target for criticism.Daily Mail Sport · 29 Oct, 18:47
- McInnes defends 'big part' player FernandezRangers manager Derek McInnes leaps to the defence of Emmanuel Fernandez, saying the defender "has been a big part of our better performances this season".BBC Sport · 29 Oct, 15:36
In this story: Derek McInnes · Emmanuel Fernandez · Rangers · Hearts · Aberdeen · Hampden
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