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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes isn’t listening to the club’s medical staff who say he should relax and rest. He says he’ll only rest “when I die,” after another impressive performance in a key moment of the season.
FERNANDES’ NEVER-SAY-DIE ATTITUDE
Fernandes disclosed that both the manager and physios have advised him to take a break and recover. However, the Portuguese midfielder responded, “The manager and physio say that I need to relax and rest, but I say no. When I die, I will have a lot of time to lay down and rest.” His comments came after leading United to a 3-0 first-leg victory over Athletic Club in the UEFA Europa League semifinal, where he scored twice and played a major role in yet another high-stakes match for the club.
FERNANDES DRIVES UNITED’S PUSH FOR SUCCESS
Fernandes has been a star for Manchester United this season, directly contributing to 37 goals in all competitions. He is now level in the race for top scorer in the UEFA Europa League, with seven goals this campaign, and has risen to third on the competition’s all-time scoring list with 27 goals. United remain unbeaten in all 13 of their Europa League games this season, and are pushing for European glory despite coping with a lengthy injury list among key players.
DECISIVE WEEKS AHEAD FOR UNITED
Manchester United sit sixth in the Premier League, and need to claw back a two-point gap to Tottenham Hotspur in fifth to secure a place in next season’s UEFA Europa League. Up next, they will aim to close the gap when they face Crystal Palace, the 14th-placed side, before a second leg against Athletic Club, who are fifth in La Liga and fighting for European qualification themselves. Fernandes’ mentality and fitness will be under close watch as United aim to close the gap to the teams above while dealing with injuries.
