Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes (born 8 September 1994) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP and the Portugal national team as a midfielder. Fernandes started his career at Serie B side Novara Calcio and soon featured for Udinese and Sampdoria in Serie A.
In 2017, he signed with Sporting CP where he established himself as one of the best players in the Primeira Liga. He was named the LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year in both 2017–18 and 2018–19. In the latter season, he also helped Sporting win the Taça de Portugal. A senior international since 2017, Fernandes represented Portugal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Eriksen, Martinez, Casemiro - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Tottenham
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United return to Premier League action this weekend after progressing to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Monday night.
Erik ten Hag fielded a full-strength side at League One Wigan Athletic as they chase the only realistic trophy left up for grabs this season.
Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes' penalty sealed a comfortable progression to the next round but in truth, the result should have been a wider margin if not for some poor finishing from the Reds.
United will need to be a lot more ruthless in front of goal on Sunday evening when they host Tottenham Hotspur. Fortunately, their hopes of picking up a result will be aided by the likely return of several players. READ MORE: Six United players set for Spurs return READ MORE: Ten Hag explains why Antony is out of form MEN Sport has taken a look at the latest injury news from Carrington. Injury: Illness What we know: The Dane has overcome his illness and he is fit to return against his former club. What Erik ten Hag has said: "Eriksen was ill in the week, he will return." Potential return date: January 14 vs Spurs Injury: Foot What we know: After overcoming fitness issues following surgery, Martinez has been back on the grass and is available for selection again. What Erik ten Hag has said: "We have had a lot of injuries, so this week in training, the last couple of days, Licha Martinez training, Casemiro training, Luke Shaw training, so there are players returning.
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