Ruben Amorim names his Manchester United penalty taker after latest Bruno Fernandes miss

Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United's penalty taker despite the fact he has missed two of the three he has taken already this season.

The Portuguese playmaker has become well-known for his prowess from the penalty spot, though his recent record from 12-yards has not been so flattering. Fernandes blazed a penalty over the bar in the 1-1 draw with Fulham back in August and also saw an effort saved by Caoimhin Kelleher in their away defeat to Brentford last month.

Fernandes scored the winner from the spot in the dramatic 3-2 victory over Burnley at the end of August, while he also netted twice in the epic shootout defeat to Grimsby Town that month. It means he has actually scored three of his five efforts this season and has only missed eight of the 70 penalties he has taken during a match in his career.

In fact, Fernandes holds both the record for the most penalties scored in the Premier League since his debut and the record for the most penalties missed since he debut in the competition as well. United added three forwards to their squad in the summer transfer window, but Amorim has not plans to replace his current taker.

"No, I know that it's not easy for him. But I think he has 70 penalties. He missed like nine. Two with me, so I'm really annoyed with that!" Amorim said ahead of the weekend clash with Liverpool.

"But he's really confident. He's training the penalties. He's trying to understand that people are watching the way he scores the penalties. So he will be ready. We have more guys also to score a penalty if he needs."

Asked if he had spoken to Fernandes about the role, the head coach reiterated: "Yes, he's the main taker. He scores a lot of goals. Penalties are passing this moment. We have other options. If we need, we can change. But I'm full confident that Bruno will sort that out."

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