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 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

If this is the worst Manchester United team of all time then being their best player is perhaps not too high an accolade. Though the next question is where United, who visit Fulham on Jan 26, would be without Bruno Fernandes.

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

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 captain Bruno Fernandes' future will - eventually - become a talking point as the Portuguese midfielder heads closer towards the end of his contract.

The Manchester United captain struck in the final moments after another ponderous performance from Ruben Amorim’s side