Fernandes hopes Amorim can help revitalise United

MANCHESTER United captain Bruno Fernandes hopes new head coach Ruben Amorim can “change the energy” at the club.

The Portugal international said he has also seen how his compatriot has kept faith with players who are struggling and defends his players.

Amorim checked in at the club’s Carrington training complex on Monday for meetings and familiarisation but cannot begin coaching until his work visa is confirmed.

But the success he has had at Sporting, guiding them to two titles in the last four seasons and leaving them six points clear after winning all 11 league matches, gives Fernandes hope for what he can achieve in the wake of Erik ten Hag’s sacking.

“Sometimes a person can change the energy of a space, if it’s the right moment,” Fernandes, who left Sporting for United just before Amorim took over, told MUTV.

“We hope that he can come and this is the right moment for him to come and bring his energy, bring his qualities and his knowledge of football, because he’s done something really, really special at Sporting.