Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has come out swinging in defense of captain Bruno Fernandes after club legend Roy Keane launched a scathing attack on the midfielder.
Keane had branded Fernandes an “imposter” and questioned his leadership credentials, but Amorim has firmly rebutted those claims.
“I heard about that,” Amorim said in his pre-match press conference ahead of Man United’s FA Cup tie with Fulham.
“I have a different opinion. Bruno is really important for us at the club, especially for me.”
Fernandes’ passion and emotions on the pitch can sometimes be misinterpreted, according to Amorim.
“I know sometimes he does things as a captain, like gesturing with his arms, and sometimes it looks like he is criticising his teammates.
“But I think, more than anything, it is frustration—frustration from this year, last year, and even before that. Roy Keane has high standards from his time as a player, so it’s normal for him to have an opinion.
“I have the opposite opinion, and I think my opinion is more important than Roy Keane’s because I am the coach, and I believe Bruno is doing quite well.”
