Twitter explodes as Renato Sanches flops on Premier League debut

Renato Sanches attracted a lot of attention earlier this summer when he requested to leave Bayern Munich. The 20-year old arrived at Bavaria only a year ago, but failed to impress club authorities and fans, alike.

The midfielder was subsequently linked with moves to English Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal, but stunned the world when he moved to Swansea City on a loan deal, instead.

Making his debut last night, Sanches and Swansea suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle, and Twitter witnessed quite a hubbub over the Portuguese's contribution to the game.

Disappointing day for all those that tuned in to PL football to watch an over powered FIFA player play in real life #renatosanches

— Jon Willis (@jonw1ll1s) September 10, 2017

#renatosanches looked like Santiago Munez in the Goal films today. Prem too intense for him and no Gavin Harris to shoulder the blame.

— Joe Hurd (@Joe_Hurd93) September 10, 2017

It looks like #Swansea's scouts are #fifa players coz #Renato Sanchez is awesome on #Fifa 17 but doesnt look all that in real life

— Monstermonk (@monstermonk) September 10, 2017

the #renatosanches hashtag right now pic.twitter.com/ItgX2w1aUa

— Ralph Fulton (@ralphmfulton) September 10, 2017

#renatosanches has been worse than a three legged dog today. #SWANEW

— Naman Jawaid (@Controversialll) September 10, 2017

It took no time for the Twitterati to launch scathing tirades aimed at Sanches. After performing worse than expected, the debutant was widely slammed on social media by dissatisfied fans.

People took to social media to express their discontentment, and even went as far as to claim that Sanches will not make it in England. Little too early, though, don't you think?

#renatosanches he is rubbish

— Gus (@gus1944gus) September 10, 2017

World class new fucking maradonna #renatosanches got bossed by Isaac Hayden ffs ??????

— Jonny Pianko (@JonnyPianko) September 10, 2017

@JFD1960 @renkes #RenatoSanches as main attraction couldn't prevent #Swansea losing tight game 2 #NUFC, must b hard 2 take when playing well

— Liverpool FC Loyalty (@russell_liburd) September 10, 2017

When you're getting bullied by Newcastle players you know you won't make it in the premier league #renatosanches #SWANEW

— Tom Craske (@CraskieTheClown) September 10, 2017

Many even went on to call it one of the worst debuts ever.

#RenatoSanches debut prob the worse iv ever seen #SwaVNew @SwansOfficial

— Bock (@BocKnows) September 10, 2017

Probably the worst debut since Woodgate's at Real Madrid #renatosanches

— Paul (@Paul_725) September 10, 2017

He's unfit, but he also seems a tad overrated #Renato

— Nick Thompson (@NickThompson20) September 10, 2017

A number of fans, however, refused to rule the midfielder out and urged the rest to exhibit some patience, as they sympathised with the newcomer.

Come on Renato. You are miles better than that debut. Don't do a Macheda and end up being laughably shit #renatosanches #SWANEW

— 'The Cannon' Gannon (@NeilAntFitness) September 10, 2017

Don't get the negativity towards #renatosanches. Shown skill in one move alone that shone #Swans #NUFC #SuperSunday

— Tom (@HoopsTheRoyal) September 10, 2017

#RenatoSanches is another prime example of way too much pressure being added to a young kid, & now he's continually ridiculed instead. Sad.

— LordCKS (@LordCKS) September 10, 2017

Despite facing intense criticism, Renato Sanches will know that this is just the beginning. He's talented enough to send Twitter into a happy frenzy on a weekly basis. The real question is, will he?