Roy Keane ripped into Bruno Fernandes. (Image: THE OVERLAP)
exploded in a fierce rant about Bruno Fernandes as Ian Wright spoke up in the captain’s defence during the . A debate collapsed in shouty chaos as Keane passionately berated Fernandes as one of the “imposters” who represent his former club.
The 30-year-old midfielder recorded his 23rd goal involvement of the season on Wednesday night to help United beat Ipswich Town 3-2 in the Premier League.
‘s side have scored six consecutive goals from Fernandes’ set-piece deliveries, profiting from his individual quality that is scarce at Old Trafford nowadays.
However, Keane, a former United captain, has previously criticised the Portugal international’s credentials to wear the armband.
He took the opportunity to rip into him again after last Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Everton, chastising supporters for signing Fernandes’ name.
, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott could only watch as tempers flared after Wright argued that if Keane was to criticise anyone at United, it couldn’t be Fernandes.
“They drew at Everton, and it’s like they won the cup. It’s bizarre. I see the fans at matches, and they are singing for Bruno; these boys are imposters,” Keane said, to which Wright responded: “No, not Bruno.”
The ex-United midfielder continued: “Wrighty, I have had enough of that rubbish.
Bruno Fernandes has faced criticism as Man Utd’s captain. (Image: Getty)
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“Watch the game with him, watch him against Leicester in the FA Cup, watch them against Everton, people pretending to close people down.”
Wright challenged: “Who is bringing you guys back into the game? It’s not Bruno [who is the problem], Roy; when we are talking about someone who can save you, it’s Bruno. If he wasn’t there, where would you be?”
Keane wasn’t having any of it, hitting back: “Save us? We are 15th in the league. He’s saving them? Praise the Lord.
“Talent is not enough. Bruno is a talented player but it is not enough. You talk to me about Tony Adams; he was a fighter. Bruno is not a fighter.
“You can’t all put the ball in the top corner, but you need someone who is saying to the lads, “Are you with me?”
Wright claimed that if Fernandes had not saved the team with his individual class, United would have been in the relegation zone.
However, Keane struggles to believe the No. 8 has rescued anything, insisting: “He’s got more talent than most players can dream of. But talent is not enough to play for a big club. If you think talent is enough…”
Fernandes extended his United contract until 2027 in the summer, but his future beyond the end of this season is in doubt.
The Red Devils talisman will be the subject of heavyweight interest and could decide to pursue Champions League football away from Old Trafford.