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 Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defends Bruno Fernandes' Liverpool display with defiant claim
mirror.co.ukOle Gunnar Solskjaer has defended Bruno Fernandes and insisted Manchester United's star player does not need a rest. Fernandes came in for criticism following his poor display in United's 0-0 draw at title rivals Liverpool on Sunday, with Solskjaer withdrawing him towards the end.
But Solskjaer said Fernandes, who signed a year ago for £47million from Sporting Lisbon, does not need a break, suggesting the 26-year-old will start at Fulham tomorrow. “His form is very good,” said Solskjaer. “He's just been voted Player of the Month again. “So he's not tired, no chance. "He's one of the players that runs and covers the ground every single game and he's good at recharging his batteries. “If he scored his free-kick [against Livepool] and if
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