Bruno Fernandes: Portuguese media have their say on Man United star’s performance vs USA
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Credit: Imago Bruno Fernandes: Portuguese media have their say on Man United star’s performance vs USA Wed 1 April 2026 14:00, UK Bruno Fernandes continued his wonderful season for Manchester United and Portugal by starring against the United States on Tuesday. The Nations League champions won 2-0, with Fernandes claiming the assist for both Trincao and Joao Felix’s goals.The Man United captain cannot seem to stop assisting at the moment, with nine in the Premier League alone since his return from injury in January.Fernandes is on course to break the Premier League record for the most assists in a single season, which stands at 20 and was set by Thierry Henry in 2003.His Man United form would suggest that he will have no issue breaking it, with just five assists in seven games required. ⚽ Man United Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Manchester United fixture.
VISIT THE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Bruno Fernandes ‘on another level’ vs USAFormer chief scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider in March that Man United will do everything they can to keep Fernandes amid rumours of a potential exit.The 31-year-old expressed his concerns with the club’s decision-makers earlier in the season, after it emerged that they had attempted to sell him. Bruno Fernandesvs United StatesMinutes played85Accurate passes54/63Assists2Accurate long balls4/5Recoveries2Since the arrival of Michael Carrick, who replaced Ruben Amorim on an interim basis in January, however, the situation at Old Trafford has flipped on its head.Man United are now set to qualify for the Champions League, with the Englishman leading the race to get the job permanently.Fernandes could even now extend his stay at Old Trafford, and his confidence was on full show on Tuesday.
Portuguese outlet Record described Fernandes as a “maestro in football and soccer” in their post-match words, while Portugoal wrote: “Portugal dodged plenty of self-inflicted bullets early on but their class eventually shone through.“Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes were on another level and João Félix punished the hosts with the second goal.”Fernandes to lead Portugal at World CupPortugal have been without captain Cristiano Ronaldo during this international camp, with Fernandes taking the armband in his absence.There is no chance the 41-year-old misses the World Cup, but there is a feeling that his influence is starting to drift.Fernandes is expected to play a huge role in any success Portugal have this summer, in a tournament that could well mark the passing of the guard.The Man United star is entering yet another level in his career, in which his trajectory seems to constantly point upwards. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man United Insider Access Get the full story from Old Trafford and Carrington with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Old Trafford.