“Our off-the-ball performance was lacking,” Fernandes expressed to NBC Sports afterward. “We were a bit sluggish, and we need to address that because laziness can be costly at any moment.”
“We’re making progress, but we’re not where we want to be. I’m not trying to criticize anyone, but I believe the club is doing everything possible given the financial challenges they face.”
“I’m not involved in the transfer market, so I can’t speak much on that. However, it was clear that we needed more competition among the players here. We needed to bring in more quality to encourage everyone to raise their game and strive for a place in the starting XI.”
“I believe that’s what the club and the manager are aiming for, and I hope we can bring in one or two more players to contribute to that goal.”
