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.
Man United legend Paul Scholes raises major Mason Mount doubt amid Erik ten Hag dilemma
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPaul Scholes has questioned whether or not Mason Mount is capable of succeeding at Manchester United as the midfielder prepares for his second season at the club.
Mount missed the vast majority of his debut campaign through injury, returning for the final few weeks as Erik ten Hag's side battled for results in the Premier League and FA Cup.
Now hoping to put his struggles behind him and make his mark at Old Trafford, the former Chelsea star will be looking to nail down a starting spot in the United team.
Unconvinced a big break will be coming the way of the 25-year-old, however, Scholes has doubts over where Mount will fit in and how he serves as a long-term option. READ MORE: Why Manchester United have not addressed their priority position in the transfer window READ MORE: Five things spotted in Manchester United training - Ruud van Nistelrooy chat and injury worries Speaking on The Overlap, Scholes said: "When Mason Mount came into the team, he [Ten Hag] is a coach who likes to go for it.
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