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.

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

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

Ruben Amorim has said he is not happy with one shortcoming of Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder has been at the club since020.

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.