Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has hit back at club legend Roy Keane's criticism of Red Devils' captain Bruno Fernandes.

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• Roy Keane criticizes Bruno and Man Utd squad
• Amorim hits back at Man Utd legend's comments
• Claims his opinion is more important than Keane's

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Keane has never been one to mince his words when it comes to stark criticism, and the United legend took on one of his usual rants earlier this week as he criticised Red Devils captain Fernandes and his squad amid their disastrous season. The former Ireland midfielder said on the Stick to Football podcast: "I see fans at matches and they're singing for Bruno. I see these boys and I think you're f*cking imposters! Talent is not enough. Bruno's a talented player, but it's not enough.”

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  United boss Amorim has often been hyper-critical of his players since he joined the club in November, however, he has also demonstrated that he will back his players against external criticism, and he has done the same against Red Devils legend Keane's criticism.

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  WHAT AMORIM SAID

  Speaking to the media, Amorim said: “I heard about that – I have a different opinion. Bruno is really important for us in the club, especially for me. He's playing well in a difficult context and he always wants the responsibility.

  “I know as a captain he does things sometimes with his arms, criticising his team-mates, but most of all it's a bit of frustration. He wants to win and sometimes it's difficult to deal with that frustration. Roy Keane has big standards from his time. But I think my opinion is more important than Roy Keane's because I am the coach.”

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• WHAT NEXT FOR AMORIM?

  United's hunt for the top ten is heating up this season as they sit in a lowly 14th place despite their 3-2 win over Ipswich earlier this week. However, for the time being, they will have to shift their focus towards defending their FA Cup title as they face Fulham in the fifth round.

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