Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has backed head coach Ruben Amorim’s controversial remarks about the team, admitting they motivated him.The comments came after United’s 3-1 defeat to

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim’s criticisms of the team and says the head coach’s comments fired him up. Amorim previously said this United team were “maybe the worst in history” following last weekend’s 3-1 home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has responded to Ruben Amorim’s claim that this current crop of United players could be considered ‘the worst in the club’s history.’Fernandes scored

Manchester United's win over FCSB was full of tactical tweaks which might indicate manager Ruben Amorim's long-term thinking, writes Joe Rindl.

Bruno Fernandes has defended Ruben Amorim after his harsh comments on Manchester United’s players (Getty) Bruno Fernandes insists Ruben Amorim did not mean his scathing analysis

Ruben Amorim revealed that Kobbie Mainoo’s defensive struggles prompted his more advanced role in Manchester United’s Europa League win over FCSB. United made if four wins in four under Amorim in Europe as they cruised to a 2-0 win against their Romanian opposition to secure a top-eight finish and book their spot in the last 16.

Lowkey the best thing he’s done since becoming the manager’ 👏 Amorim is being lauded for the change he made in United’s Europa League win :brain

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has likened Ruben Amorim's comments slamming the team to ones previously made by the club's old boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

BRUNO FERNANDES backed Ruben Amorim’s blast at his stumbling stars and stressed: You’ve got to have the balls to play for Manchester United. Boss Amorim caused a storm last week when he branded

Man United have taken a giant stride towards the Europa League knockout stages after beating Rangers - and now they should be aiming to go the distance.

RUBEN AMORIM blasted four stars as he bemoaned Manchester United’s “lack of speed” in their dramatic comeback win against Southampton. The Red Devils were second best for most of the match as

Manchester United delivered the result that Ruben Amorim had demanded as they beat FCSB 2-0 to qualify for the Europa League last 16 stage.Already guaranteed a play-off place at the minimum, the United boss had urged his side to finish the job in Bucharest by sealing a top eight finish and watched his side do just that thanks to a much improved second half performance.