Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has responded firmly to club legend Roy Keane’s recent criticism of Bruno Fernandes. After Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Ipswich Town, Keane labeled Fernandes an “imposter” and criticized his performances this season, despite the team’s struggles in the Premier League.
In his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United’s FA Cup tie with Fulham, Amorim defended Fernandes, saying, “I have a different opinion. Bruno is really important for us at the club, especially for me.” Amorim acknowledged that Fernandes sometimes shows frustration with his body language, especially as a captain, but emphasized that it’s not a sign of poor leadership but rather a response to ongoing challenges faced by the team over the past seasons.
Amorim also pointed out that Keane’s high standards as a former player are understandable but made it clear that he holds a different view. “Everybody has an opinion. Roy Keane has high standards from his time as a player, so it’s normal for him to have an opinion,” Amorim remarked. “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.”
In his response, Amorim appeared to dismiss Keane’s comments as less relevant in comparison to his own judgment as the manager, further asserting the importance of Fernandes to his squad.
