Manchester United have been thrown into chaos after captain Bruno Fernandes made a bombshell claim about manager Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese playmaker admitted he was devastated by missing a penalty in United’s latest Premier League clash, but what truly stunned fans was his revelation that Amorim’s response afterward was “utterly unacceptable.”
Speaking in an emotional post-match interview, Fernandes stressed that while he takes full responsibility for the miss, the manager’s words went far beyond anything he had ever experienced in his career. He revealed that under no other coach had he faced such blatant disrespect.
The fallout has been immediate. Within hours, furious United supporters flooded social media, turning “Amorim Out” and “Back Bruno” into trending chants across platforms.
Reports suggest this isn’t the first sign of tension between Amorim and Fernandes, with whispers of previous disputes behind the scenes. Given Bruno’s crucial role in the squad, this latest clash may be the tipping point that splits the dressing room.
Fans are demanding action, with many insisting Fernandes deserves respect after years of carrying the team. Others argue a manager should motivate players, not humiliate them. For a large section of the fanbase, if Bruno’s claims are accurate, Amorim has no future at Old Trafford.
The timing couldn’t be worse. Amorim was brought in to rebuild United after Erik ten Hag’s exit, but a public rift with the club captain now threatens to end his reign before it properly begins.
With Champions League qualification hanging in the balance, the last thing the Red Devils need is a mutiny between manager and skipper.
The board now faces a huge decision: stand by Amorim and risk alienating Fernandes, or back their captain and sack another manager within months of his appointment. One thing is clear—if Amorim really said what Fernandes claims, his tenure at Old Trafford may already be over.