Pep Guardiola named the ONE Man United player that Amorim is using wrongly

Pep Guardiola has set off a storm around Old Trafford with comments that have sparked outrage among Manchester United supporters. After guiding his Manchester City side to a dominant 3-0 victory over their rivals, Guardiola singled out Bruno Fernandes, praising his quality but slamming the way he has been handled under Ruben Amorim.

The City boss did not mince words, admitting that Fernandes is a top-class player who deserves better. “He’s an incredible talent, but it’s unfortunate that Ruben Amorim doesn’t know how to make the most of him. If I had him at City, I’d already be pushing for the title,” Guardiola remarked.

Those remarks have only fueled frustration for United fans, who have watched their captain struggle in recent weeks. Once the team’s creative spark, Fernandes has been shifted around the pitch, asked to perform defensive tasks, and stripped of the freedom that made him one of the Premier League’s most dangerous playmakers. Instead of dictating games, he now looks restricted, unsettled, and far less influential.

The contrast with what Guardiola suggested is stark. At City, Fernandes could have been the ideal link between Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, perfectly suited to the free-flowing attacking system Guardiola has built. The thought of him thriving there only makes Amorim’s handling of him look even worse.

United’s supporters, already disillusioned by poor performances, are furious at what they see as tactical rigidity that is costing both results and their captain’s brilliance. Pundits, too, have joined in, insisting Fernandes has been stifled in roles that don’t suit his natural game. His visible frustration on the pitch—gestures, arguments, and a sense of isolation—tells its own story.

With Guardiola publicly pointing out the issue, the spotlight is now firmly on Amorim. When one of the most respected coaches in world football declares that your star player is being wasted, it raises questions that can no longer be ignored. For United, this isn’t just about system or style anymore—it’s about whether the manager is capable of getting the best out of his most important player.