Manchester United fans can breathe a sigh of relief as captain Bruno Fernandes has downplayed the severity of a knock he sustained during Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Scotland in the Nations League on Sunday.
Fernandes, who scored a crucial goal in the match, described the injury as “just a little bump.”
Portugal came from behind to secure the victory, with Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the goals for the host in Lisbon. The win was a thrilling one, with Ronaldo’s last-ditch winner cancelling out Scott McTominay’s seventh-minute header for Scotland. Fernandes, however, appeared to be struggling with an ankle problem before Ronaldo’s winner, but he remained on the field until the final whistle.
Despite the injury scare, Fernandes is confident that the issue is minor and will not keep him out of action for long. His comments will come as a relief to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who will be eager to have his star player available for the Red Devils’ upcoming fixtures. Fernandes’ goalscoring form has been crucial to Manchester United’s success, and his absence would be a significant blow to the team.
Fernandes’ performance against Scotland was a testament to his dedication and commitment to the cause. Despite struggling with an injury, he remained on the field and played a key role in Portugal’s comeback victory. His partnership with Ronaldo was once again on full display, with the two players combining to devastating effect. With the injury concerns now alleviated, Fernandes will be looking to continue his fine form for both club and country.
