ATLANTA: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim backed Bruno Fernandes’ criticism of the team’s performance after the 2-2 draw with Everton and said he would be happy for players to speak up if the team’s standards dipped.
Fernandes previously described some of the action at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium as ‘lazy’ and demanded that his teammates improve their level of play.
When asked if he agreed with the team captain’s statement, Amorim insisted that he had no problem if players ‘reprimanded each other’ in line with his efforts to improve the work culture at Old Trafford.
“I’m happy if the players feel that,” said Amorim.
“It shows they understand the real situation. So for me, that’s a good sign. I think the momentum of this tour is perfect.
“We’ve had a few weeks to work in a positive atmosphere and now we’re back at Carrington and about to start the new season.
“We will return with the realization that there is still much to improve.”
In addition to commenting on the performance against Everton, Fernandes also told NBC that he hopes the team can bring in ‘one or two more players’ before the transfer window closes.
“A team can always be improved with more players but we already have players who can create competition internally,” said Amorim when asked about Fernandes’ statement.
“What’s important is that we need to improve as a team. We have the potential to grow with the players we have and I’m very happy with this team.”
So far, United have spent millions to acquire Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who made his debut against Everton.
They are also still interested in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.