In his 200th match for Manchester United, captain Bruno Fernandes proved his immense value in a 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
Two late moments perfectly captured his importance: a fiery roar at the Stretford End after a powerful run, and his emotional, exhausted reaction from the bench after being substituted.
Fernandes scored his 100th club goal, but manager Ruben Amorim emphasized that his leadership is what truly makes him vital.
Despite past criticism and a summer transfer offer from Saudi Arabia, Fernandes’ commitment to the club remains unwavering.
Amorim praised his captain, stating, “He deserves to be in the history of our club.” Fernandes, however, was focused on the team’s victory.
The win against a ten-man Chelsea sets up a tougher test against Brentford next week, a game United will play without the suspended Casemiro.
The press conference also featured a lighthearted moment when Amorim joked about his pre-match quip that “not even the Pope” could change his tactics, ending with a smile: “Let’s try to win the next one and I will give you another one.”