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 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

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

Ruben Amorim reveals how Manchester United players reacted to 'worst team in history' criticism - Red Devils boss made huge claim following Sunday’s Premier League defeat to Brighton

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has labeled his side the “worst team” in the club’s history after yet another chastening Premier League defeat on Sunday.

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim said he was criticising himself more than the players when he labelled his team as possibly the worst in the club's history after Sunday's 3-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion.

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