Bruno Fernandes
Man UtdAM
Creative Playmaker
Sep 8, 1994 (31)
Right
5'10"
146 lb
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Provides midfield spark
Fernandes had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Colombia.
Analysis: Fernandes registered two shots (one on target), two crosses, two corners and one chance created across his 90 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Colombia, consistently looking to find pockets of space in behind Colombia's organized midfield without ever producing the decisive creative moment his side needed to break the deadlock. The Manchester United midfielder made also two tackles, contributing defensively in a performance that summed up Portugal's collective frustration against a disciplined Colombian block. His creativity and direct running from an advanced midfield role will be essential against Croatia in the round of 32, where Portugal will need his best to unlock a side that will sit compact and defend with discipline.
Busy in draw
Bruno Fernandes generated two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against The Democratic Republic of The Congo.
Analysis: Fernandes sent in six crosses and whipped in three corners during Wednesday's draw, but he couldn't get on the scoresheet. The attacking midfielder is the maestro that pulls the strings for Portugal, but the attack looked disjointed and poor throughout the match. Fernandes will continue a big role both from open play and set-pieces as Portugal continue in the group stage.
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