Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim defended Bruno Fernandes after criticism from former club captain Roy Keane.

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.

Alejandro Garnacho has "a knock" but is expected to be fit and in contention for Sunday despite walking straight down the tunnel after his first-half substitution in Wednesday's win against Ipswich.

RUBEN AMORIM has leapt to Bruno Fernandes’ defence after Roy Keane’s savage rant. Keane launched his angriest tirade yet as he singled out Fernandes in a heated row with Ian Wright

Roy Keane tore into Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes with a furious rant and Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim has since come out in defence of the midfielder

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has responded to Roy Keane 's furious rant about club captain Bruno Fernandes. During an episode of the Stick to Football podcast, the Irishman claimed that the current United squad was full of 'impostors' while singling out Fernandes for criticism, with Ian Wright defending the Portuguese star.

Roy Keane claimed Bruno Fernandes "isn't a fighter" earlier this week and that "talent's not enough" to be Man United captain.

Ruben Amorim says his opinion about Bruno Fernandes is more important than Roy Keane’s as the Manchester United head coach defended his captain in the wake of scathing criticism from the club’s former skipper.