Manchester United: Ruben Amorim hits back at Roy Keane criticism of Bruno Fernandes | OneFootball

Keane claimed Fernandes is “not a fighter” as he took aim at the United captain

Ruben Amorim has dismissed Roy Keane’s criticism of Bruno Fernandes, insisting his opinion of the Manchester United captain is “more important” than the pundit’s.

Fernandes has played a key role in United coming from behind against Everton and Ipswich in recent weeks, and he leads the way for the club in both goals and assists this season.

"I heard about that,” Amorim said. “I have a different opinion. Bruno is really important for us and the club. He is playing well in a difficult context.

“He wants always the responsibility. I know sometimes as a captain he does things with his arms but most of all it is a lot of frustration for this year and the last year. He wants to win and sometimes it is hard to deal with that frustration.

"Everyone has an opinion. Roy Keane has big standards from his time at the club and it is normal to have an opinion. I have an opposite opinion and I think my opinion is more important than Roy Keane's because I am the coach."

Roy Keane took aim at Man United captain Bruno Fernandes

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Speaking on The Overlap podcast, Ian Wright suggested that Fernandes had saved United from suffering an even worse criticism, which sparked a passionate rant from Keane.

"Save us? They're 15th in the league and he's saving them? Praise the lord," Keane said.

"You have to have a starting point. I go back to it all - talent is not enough. Bruno's a talented player, but talent's not enough."

He added: "You talk to me [about] who you were in a dressing room with. 'Tony Adams was this', 'Tony Adams was that'. Yeah, because he was a fighter. Bruno's not a fighter.

"You've got young players. You have to look at somebody and go 'I like what he does'.

"They all can't put the ball in the top of the net from 25 yards, I get that. But you want someone who is going 'lads, are you with me?"'