Fernandes will continue taking penalties at United, confirms Amorim

Bruno Fernandes Will Maintain His Role as Penalty Taker at Manchester United

Despite recent misses, Bruno Fernandes will remain the primary penalty taker for Manchester United, as confirmed by coach Ruben Amorim. Fernandes has struggled from the penalty spot this season, missing shots against Fulham and Brentford. These misses proved costly, as the team only managed a 1-1 draw against Fulham and lost valuable points against Brentford. Amorim, who will lead his team to face Liverpool on Sunday, reaffirmed his confidence in Fernandes to take responsibility from the penalty spot at Anfield.

He is the main scorer. He scores many goals. If necessary, we can change. But I fully trust that Bruno will solve this.

Ruben Amorim

Fernandes’ situation, added to Bryan Mbeumo’s penalty miss against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup, has complicated the start of the season for the team. The Portuguese midfielder managed to convert a penalty in the 3-2 victory over Burnley in August. Before this season, his last penalty miss in the Premier League was against Chelsea in December 2023. Amorim acknowledged that it is not easy for Fernandes, but highlighted his confidence and dedication in training.

I know it’s not easy for him. But I think he has taken 70 penalties. He misses about eight. Two with me. I’m really upset about that. But he has a lot of confidence. He is training penalties. He is trying to understand that people are watching the way he takes penalties. He will be ready.

Ruben Amorim

Fernandes is an undisputed starter for the match against Liverpool on Sunday, where United will seek their first victory at Anfield since 2016. However, the situation is different for Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee, who have had few opportunities this season. There is speculation about a possible departure of both players in the January transfer window, but Amorim insists that he “needs everyone” in the squad.

I know that in our club everything is a lot of noise. You have to have news. The players are not playing. They want to play. There is a World Cup. There are agents who listen to the players talk all the time. I understand, but they are our players and we need everyone to have a good season.

Ruben Amorim