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

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has responded to Ruben Amorim's recent scathing criticism of the team.

Manchester United moved up to fourth in the Europa League table with sights set on earning a bye to the round of 16.

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

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

Bruno Fernandes scored a last-gasp winner as Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday night

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

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim defended skipper Bruno Fernandes on Friday, saying critics of his on-field demeanour need to consider the Portuguese midfielder's passion as well.