September 8th 2024.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reassured fans about his health after a potential injury scare during Portugal's dramatic victory over Scotland in the Nations League. The midfielder, who was celebrating his 30th birthday, downplayed the severity of a knock he suffered during the match, stating that it was just a minor bump.
Despite going a goal down early in the game, Portugal rallied and secured a 2-1 win with a last-minute goal from the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. Fernandes had earlier equalized the score with a long-range strike, setting up a tense finish at the Estadio da Luz. This victory maintained Portugal's perfect record in the competition, following their win against Croatia.
There was a moment of concern for both Portugal and Manchester United supporters as Fernandes appeared to be struggling with an ankle problem before Ronaldo's winning goal. However, the captain remained on the field until the final whistle, easing any worries about a potential spell on the sidelines. In an interview with Portuguese media after the game, Fernandes stated that his ankle was fine and it was just a minor issue.
Ronaldo's late winner brought great relief to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, as the team prepares to face Southampton in the Premier League next weekend. Fernandes, who took over the captain's armband from Harry Maguire last summer, has started in all three of United's matches this season. Remarkably, he has only missed four games due to injury in his 600 career appearances.
Reflecting on the match, Fernandes praised his team's resilience in coming from behind to beat a tough Scotland side. He acknowledged the quality and physical strength of the Scottish team, with most of their players playing in the Premier League. Despite conceding an early goal, Portugal showed their determination and ultimately secured the win.
Fernandes also spoke about the significance of scoring for his national team on his birthday and celebrating with his fellow Portuguese players. He admitted that it was not a perfect day and he would have preferred an easier game, but winning on his birthday made it even more special.
The United captain also had high praise for Ronaldo, who came off the bench to score the winning goal. He predicted that the forward would reach the 1,000-goal milestone before retiring from the sport. Fernandes emphasized Ronaldo's impact on the team, whether he starts or comes on as a substitute.
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