Manchester United United has confirmed that the England international has accepted to join Rúben Amorim and play as a No. 10 as Bruno Fernandes leaves.
Bruno Fernandes’ post-match interview following Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool has captured widespread attention, earning praise for his candid and passionate remarks. The match, which saw the Red Devils deliver a much-improved performance, offered a rare moment of optimism in what has been a difficult season.
After suffering a crushing 4-0 loss to Newcastle on December 30, their fourth consecutive defeat, many fans approached the Liverpool clash with apprehension. However, United defied expectations with a spirited display against the league leaders at Anfield. Lisandro Martinez opened the scoring with a thunderous strike, only for Liverpool to respond through Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah. Amad Diallo’s late equalizer secured a hard-fought point, showcasing the team’s ability to rise to the occasion under pressure.
The result lifted United to 13th place in the Premier League, narrowly ahead of West Ham on goal difference, and maintained a crucial seven-point gap from the relegation zone. Despite this, Fernandes made it clear in his post-match interview with Sky Sports that there was little room for celebration. He expressed frustration over the team’s inconsistency, admitting that their league position reflects a lack of quality and effort.
Fernandes acknowledged both team-wide issues and his personal struggles, noting, “We’ve rightly faced criticism because our position in the table says it all. We’ve dropped too many points. Even today, a draw isn’t good enough because we need results more than they do. It’s frustrating—if we can play like this against Liverpool, the best team in the league, why can’t we do it every week? I’m annoyed with myself too; this felt like the first time in ages that I’ve performed well. We must demand more from ourselves if we’re to achieve anything. Pride in our performances has been missing, and that needs to change.”
The honesty in Fernandes’ words struck a chord with fans, who have been vocal about the squad’s underwhelming displays this season. His critique, paired with a rallying call for improvement, has reaffirmed his role as a leader during a period of turbulence. The team’s performance against Liverpool, highlighted by Martinez’s and Diallo’s pivotal contributions, showed glimpses of their potential. However, as Fernandes emphasized, sustained effort is key to turning their season around.
United now turns its focus to the FA Cup, where they will face Arsenal at the Emirates in the third round. As defending champions, having triumphed over Manchester City in last year’s final, the stakes are high. Fernandes’ demand for higher standards could be the push the team needs to carry the momentum forward and begin rebuilding confidence.
