Why Bruno Fernandes will return to Manchester United early from international break with Portugal

• Bruno Fernandes is done with international football in 2024 and will return to Manchester United early
• The Red Devils captain's return will be a welcome sight for new coach Ruben Amorim, who is preparing for his first match
• The Portuguese star was on target as his country registered an emphatic 5-1 win over Poland in the UEFA Nations League

Bruno Fernandes will return early to Manchester United from international duty with his country, Portugal.

The Red Devils captain was on the scoresheet in Portugal's 5-1 win over Polan on Friday, November 15.

Fernandes has been ever present at Man United since his arrival in January 2020 and has become a key player on the team.

Bruno Fernandes scored his first Premier goal last weekend in Manchester United vs Leicester City. Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/JAR Sport Images/NurPhoto.
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Why Fernandes returned early from Portugal duty

The 30-year-old played 90 minutes against Poland as his country booked a spot in the Nations League quarter-final.

In the 25th minute of the game, Fernandes was shown a yellow card. This, coupled with another yellow against Scotland in September, will see him serve a one-match ban, per 90min.

Portugal face Croatia on Monday, so Fernandes will not be involved. His return will be a big boost for new Man United coach Ruben Amorim, who will start preparing the team for his first match.

Fernandes has not had a brilliant start to the season, but he ended his scoring drought in the Premier League by scoring against Leicester. He has four goals and seven assists in 17 matches in all competitions, per Transfermarkt.

He has played every game in the Premier League this season and will likely be a starter in Amroim's first game.

Fernandes comments on Amorim's appointment

Like Amorim, Fernandes joined Man United from Sporting CP and has become a crucial player for every coach in the last few years.

As Legit.ng reported earlier, the midfielder hopes his compatriot can bring the same energy he did at his former club and help Man United become champions again.

Fernandes saves passenger

Legit.ng earlier reported that Fernandes helped an ill passenger on a flight to Lisbon, Portugal, alongside Diogo Dalot.

Fernandes is said to have spotted the ill passenger on the flight who was seemingly passing out at the back of the plane.

Source: TUKO.co.ke