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Fulham “should apologise” for posting a video on TikTok that appears to mock Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, says Erik ten Hag.
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.”
