Soccer-'My opinion is more important': Man Utd's Amorim backs Fernandes after Keane criticism


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Ipswich Town - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 26, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks dejected at half time REUTERS/Scott Heppel/ File Photo

(Reuters) - Bruno Fernandes is a key player for Manchester United, manager Ruben Amorim stressed on Friday as he defended the Portugal international following criticism from the Premier League club's former captain Roy Keane.

Fernandes, who was named man of the match for his performance in a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town on Wednesday, has often been criticised for his on-field demeanour and has admitted in the past that his gesticulating and complaining can rile up both teammates and opponents.

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