YOURI TIELEMANS left fans baffled when Bruno Fernandes stepped up to take a penalty in Manchester United’s win over Ipswich. The Red Devils came from behind to notch a 5-2 victory against the newly-promoted Tractor Boys. Youri Tielemans was spotted mimicking Bruno Fernandes’ penalty routine Credit: PA And Tielemans, 29, made his home debut after completing a £35million move from Aston Villa during the summer. But the midfielder stunned supporters as hat-trick hero Fernandes prepared to take a second half spot-kick. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Eagle-eyed fans spotted Tielemans mimicking his team-mate’s penalty routine on the edge of the box. The Belgian copied Fernandes’ movement towards the ball before celebrating with the United skipper when he found the back of the net. Confused fans rushed onto social media when they noticed what Tielemans was up to. One said: “What’s Tielemans doing?” Another added: “Never seen that before.” A third puzzled United fan chimed in: “Synchronised penalty taking.” Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS A fourth noted: “Haha fascinating. Almost like a technique to give the keeper double vision. Love it!” And a fifth claimed: “Learning from the best.” United legend Gary Neville poked fun at Ipswich goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen after failing to put Fernandes off. The Dutchman stood to the right-hand side of his goal as the Red Devils favourite started his run-up. The Manchester United skipper converted the spot-kick Credit: Getty Scherpen then dived to his left, with newly-crowned PFA Player of the Year Fernandes placing his effort exactly where the Ipswich summer signing was initially standing. Neville, who was on co-commentary duties at Old Trafford, said: “It seems the only person confused by the goalkeeper’s actions is himself.” Comment now
‘What’s he doing?’ ask fans after spotting what Man Utd star Youri Tielemans did during Bruno Fernandes penalty routine
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