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We Need More Brunos: Amorim
The Straits Times
|March 11, 2025
United boss hails his captain's quality, character, availability and decisiveness
-
 
 MANCHESTER - Manchester United need more players of the quality and character of captain Bruno Fernandes, said manager Ruben Amorim after the Portuguese midfielder's stunning free kick in the 1-1 English Premier League draw with Arsenal on March 9.
Fernandes has faced criticism for his leadership in recent weeks, with former United skipper Roy Keane labelling him an "imposter". However, amid another dreadful season for the Red Devils, the 30-year-old has repeatedly been a rare source of inspiration.
His brilliant strike on the stroke of half-time at Old Trafford was his 12th goal of the season. United's second-highest goalscorer is the injured Amad Diallo on nine. Fernandes, who joined the club in January 2020, now has 109 goal contributions in the Premier League.
"That we need more Brunos? That is clear," said Amorim.
"Not just the quality, the character that he has. The availability in this league, which is so important, and is so decisive with the ball and without the ball."
Not for the first time during Amorim's first troubled months in charge, his side proved a match when faced with stronger opponents.
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