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Harry Maguire speaks out on Bruno Fernandes' influence as Man Utd captain after Roy Keane's brutal criticism

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Updated 11:35 1 Mar 2025 GMTPublished 11:33 1 Mar 2025 GMT

Harry Maguire speaks out on Bruno Fernandes' influence as Man Utd captain after Roy Keane's brutal criticism

Harry Maguire has defended Bruno Fernandes amid criticism over his leadership qualities at Manchester United.

Nasir Jabbar

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Topics: Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United, Harry Maguire, Roy Keane, Football

Nasir Jabbar
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Harry Maguire has shared his views on Bruno Fernandes' influence as Manchester United captain following Roy Keane's brutal criticism.

Keane delivered a stinging rant as he pulled no punches on Fernandes' influence as Man United skipper.

The ex-Red Devils captain clashed with Arsenal legend Ian Wright in his most heated punditry moment ever.

"You go back to the recruitment and the team," he said in the latest episode of Stick to Football - brought to you by Sky Bet.

"Show a bit of fight, a bit of speed, a bit of quality in your play.

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"They draw at Everton and it's like they've won the cup. It's f**king bizarre.

"Even the fans. I see fans at matches, and they sing for Bruno [Fernandes]. I see these boys, I think they're f**king imposters."

Harry Maguire defends Bruno Fernandes amid criticism over his leadership

Maguire has opened on Fernandes' captaincy at Man United, having had the captain's armband taken away from him.

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The defender skippered his side during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's time in charge of the club.

But the 31-year-old was replaced as club captain when Erik ten Hag was appointed, with Fernandes taking over captain duties.

Bruno Fernandes replaced Harry Maguire as Manchester United captain. Image: Getty
Bruno Fernandes replaced Harry Maguire as Manchester United captain. Image: Getty

The Portuguese has held onto the armband despite Ten Hag's dismissal, but Maguire insists they have a great relationship as he praised his teammate's leadership qualities.

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"Me and Bruno and I have a great relationship," he told Match of the Day.

"When I was captain, he supported me brilliantly. I trust him so much and I’m sure he trusts me as well."

Maguire added: "Now, obviously, he’s captain and we both see ourselves as leaders. When I was captain, I felt like Bruno was a leader in his own right as well and I trusted his opinion and we worked off each other and I think it’s the same now he’s captain as well.

"He’s a fantastic player and a great lad to have in the dressing room. So, yeah, we have a good relationship.”

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