Man United captain demands teen star starts Europa League Final — or hints at quitting club!
On the eve of Manchester United’s Europa League showdown against Tottenham, a seismic rift has rocked the Red Devils’ camp. Captain Bruno Fernandes has publicly clashed with manager Rúben Amorim, demanding that Kobbie Mainoo start the final — even in his place.
In a fiery interview, Fernandes declared:
> “In a match like this against Tottenham in the Europa final, he [Mainoo] is 100% meant to start — even ahead of me… If we lose this one too… leaving United will be a must.”
This rare act of selflessness from Bruno is being praised for championing merit and youth, but it’s also a stinging rebuke of Amorim’s decision-making. The Portuguese tactician defended his stance, stating:
> “Kobbie is a star, no doubt. But this is a team game… I make decisions based on balance.”
Mainoo, hailed as the breakout prodigy of the season, has fans clamoring for his inclusion, especially after Bruno’s stunning public endorsement. The fanbase is split, with some lauding Fernandes’ honesty and others worried about the timing and impact of such comments before a final.
The stakes could not be higher — a second failed European final for Bruno, and now the looming threat of a summer exit if glory isn’t secured.
Will Amorim bend under pressure and start Mainoo? Will Bruno play? Or is the club about to implode before the biggest match of the season?
The final may determine more than just a trophy — it may decide the fate of Manchester United’s cap
tain and its future.
