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Bruno Fernandes has been introduced up for instance to different Manchester United gamers numerous instances by Erik ten Hag.
The latest endorsement he acquired was when he overcame a “severe damage”, in accordance with Ten Hag, to be out there for the FA Cup recreation towards Nottingham Forest.
The participant was seen writhing in ache after receiving a knock towards Fulham however accomplished that recreation after which performed the following one.
So incensed was Ten Hag with how the opposition handled Fernandes that he demanded an apology from Fulham after which insinuated Forest focused him intentionally, whereas the referee failed to guard him.
All of that has constructed up and Fernandes is now prone to breaking an unimaginable profession report, of the dangerous sort.
The Portuguese ironman has by no means missed a recreation via damage in his 12-year profession, an insane report contemplating the quantity of video games footballers are requested to play now.
He has missed video games via sickness earlier than, and clearly, suspensions have compelled him to be absent too, however he has by no means been injured.
Fernandes has made greater than 500 senior appearances on the trot and even total, simply missed two video games in his membership career- for Sampdoria in 2016/17, and for United in 2022.
Though Ten Hag has already mentioned that Fernandes is itching to take to the sphere towards Metropolis, he might need to be saved from himself.
Not many can be making United favourites on their journey to the Etihad Stadium so damage prevention may dictate physios’ minds when taking a call on Fernandes.
Fernandes left The Metropolis Floor in Nottingham limping gingerly, clearly feeling the consequences of a harsh recreation on his physique.
If this report have been to fall on the Etihad Stadium, then it might actually mark the top of an period, maybe symbolising how misunderstood Fernandes is as a participant and the ridiculous quantities of soccer gamers are made to play.