Robbie Savage's praise of Bruno Fernandes immediately backfired as the United skipper gave away a free-kick which led to a Galatasaray goal.
The Portuguese had warranted merit for his stunning 18th-minutes goal which gave Erik ten Hag's side a two-goal advantage in their crucial Champions League clash.
But fans were taken aback by his insistence on lauding the midfielder for tracking back during a subsequent attack.
Savage was made to regret his adulation only moments later when former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech gave the Turkish side a route back into the game from the resulting set-piece.