Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has at last responded to the ongoing criticism he faces from former star player Roy Keene.
In 2023, the Portuguese player was appointed captain by Erik ten Hag after the manager chose to remove the armband from Harry Maguire’s arm. Nonetheless, the new leader did not fully gain the endorsement of one of his most distinguished forerunners.
Although Keane never had a genuine dispute with Fernandes as a player, he simply does not consider him suitable for the captaincy ,, frequently sparking debates about his managerial abilities.
The robustly tackling Irish player is definitely not alone in taking offense at Fernandes and his well-known provocative hand movements during matches, but he has lately become the most prominent critic of the 30-year-old.
Nonetheless, Fernandes has been demonstrating his prowess on the field, delivering results for the team biweekly to stave off a larger crisis. The captain repeated this performance yet again on Sunday. guiding the Red Devils to a 3-0 win against Leicester achieving one goal and providing one assist.
Bruno Fernandes responds to sarcastic remarks from Roy Keane
Following the competition, Bruno fielded questions regarding some of Keane’s latest comments. Although he conceded that receiving critique could be challenging, the Portuguese player demonstrated his grace by expressing admiration towards the ex-Ireland star.
"It isn’t pleasant to hear negative comments about yourself. I believe nobody enjoys it, yet simultaneously, it spurs you on and makes you realise that evidently, there are numerous areas where people think you need to enhance," stated Bruno during his post-match interview with Sky Sports.
You should view it positively, recognizing that regardless of what others may be saying, there's always room for improvement or perhaps finding that they're spot-on. Clearly, I understand you're referring to Roy Keane.
I hold great admiration for Roy Keane. In my view, he was among the finest captains at the club and an outstanding player overall. He essentially claimed every trophy available during his time here. His mindset shapes how he perceives players like myself both on and off the pitch; such opinions command respect.
I approach each task in my own style with the aim of being exceptional—not only as a leader but also as an individual and team member. This dedication is something I maintain daily. My intention is to set an exemplary standard across all aspects of what I undertake, whether during practice sessions or matches, and in every facet of my life. While I acknowledge significant room exists for growth within my performance, my role as a leader, and overall personal development, this does not deter me from striving towards excellence.
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