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.
Manchester United told what they can expect from Bruno Fernandes upon his return
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United have been told they should expect Bruno Fernandes to be playing with a point to prove after missing the goalless draw with Liverpool last weekend.
Earlier this month, Fernandes was roundly criticised for picking up his fifth caution of the season against AFC Bournemouth after arguing with the referee.
The Portuguese midfielder was accused of doing this on purpose so as to miss the match at Anfield but there is no evidence to suggest this was the case.
In his absence, United put in a gutsy display to grab a point at Anfield but it is widely expected their captain shall return to the starting XI now his suspension has been served.
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