“I Won’t Take That From Him Any Longer!” – Bruno Fernandes Explodes After Amorim’s Brutal Words Following His Penalty Miss Against Fulham
BREAKING NEWS: The storm surrounding Manchester United deepens after their frustrating 1-1 draw with Fulham, and this time it’s captain Bruno Fernandes at the center of controversy. The Portuguese midfielder has admitted he was left “embarrassed” and furious after hearing what manager Ruben Amorim told him at the final whistle, following his costly penalty miss that could have secured all three points.
Speaking after the game, Bruno revealed the shocking exchange:
> “I know I missed the penalty that could have earned us the point today, but to be sincere I’m not happy with what Ruben Amorim told me after the full-time whistle. I felt embarrassed, and I won’t take that from him any longer.”
The Penalty Drama
United had the chance to steal a late win when they were awarded a spot-kick in stoppage time. Bruno, as usual, stepped up to take responsibility. But in a cruel twist, his effort was saved by Fulham’s goalkeeper, denying United the victory and leaving them with just one point.
The miss was heartbreaking, but what followed behind closed doors is what really set the captain off. According to Bruno, Amorim’s post-match words weren’t words of encouragement but stinging criticism that publicly undermined his role as leader of the team.
What Did Amorim Say?
While Fernandes didn’t disclose the exact phrase, insiders suggest Amorim accused him of “lacking composure” and even hinted that “someone else should take penalties from now on.” For a player who has carried United in countless moments, the suggestion cut deep.
Bruno’s anger was clear as he continued:
> “I’ve always given everything for this badge, taken responsibility when no one else wanted to. To be spoken to like that after one mistake – it’s disrespectful.”
Fans Split Over the Fallout
The reaction online has been fiery. Many fans defended their captain, pointing out that without Bruno, United would have collapsed long ago:
“Bruno has been carrying us for years. He misses one penalty and Amorim throws him under the bus? Ridiculous.”
“Amorim should be careful. Lose Bruno and you lose the dressing room.”
Others, however, sided with the manager, arguing that United’s captain should be held accountable:
“Missing that penalty was massive. He has to take criticism like a leader.”
“Amorim is right. No player is above the team, not even Bruno.”
Neville’s Brutal Take
Gary Neville also weighed in on Sky Sports, saying:
> “Managers need to protect their players in public, not embarrass them. If Amorim really said that to Bruno, then he’s lost the dressing room already. Bruno may have missed, but he’s still United’s biggest leader.”
Trouble Brewing at Old Trafford
This latest controversy paints a worrying picture for United. Amorim, who was tasked with repairing a fractured team, now faces the risk of alienating his captain. A divided dressing room could drag United further into chaos, especially after a start to the season already marred by inconsistent results and tactical confusion.
For Bruno, the message is clear: he won’t accept being disrespected by the manager. For Amorim, the pressure is mounting. Lose the faith of his captain, and his reign at Old Trafford may collapse sooner than expected.