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.
Bruno Fernandes laughs off criticism of Manchester United's defence this season
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBruno Fernandes has posted a message on social media that looks to have laughed off criticism of Manchester United's defence.
The Portuguese star uploaded a picture of himself alongside Manchester United defensive duo Raphael Varane and Eric Bailly. The two central defenders have recently returned from their respective injury troubles with the Ivorian picking up a knock on international duty.
Varane was absent for the win over Brighton after suffering a stomach issue but provided a welcome boost for Ralf Rangnick's side as he was pictured in training on Thursday.
Fernandes posted a picture between the two defenders on Instagram with the caption: "Feeling very safe between these two [laughing face]." United's defenders have been criticised at times this season but it seems Fernandes feels like he's in safe hands alongside his teammates. Tell us how far you think United will go in this season’s Champions League below or here The 27-year-old was all smiles during Thursday's training session after he returned to the scoresheet against Brighton on Tuesday.
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