2 shots, 2 assists: Carrick will be delighted with what Man Utd star did vs USA
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes carried his electric club form onto the international stage with another standout display for Portugal during the March international break.
Portugal registered a 2-0 victory over the United States in Atlanta yesterday.
Bruno Fernandes started in his favoured number 10 position and delivered another match-winning performance.
He was at the heart of the attacking play for Portugal, playing a decisive role in both goals.
Vitinha regained possession near the halfway line before swiftly feeding Fernandes in a dangerous position.
The Man United captain made a run inside the box, drawing two defenders with him and creating acres of space for Trincao.
Fernandes played a magnificent backheel pass to find Trincao who broke the deadlock.
Only a handful of players possess the vision and composure to execute such a moment of brilliance and Fernandes is firmly among them.
Portugal made seven changes at the break but Fernandes was allowed to stay on.
The 31-year-old then showcased his creativity once again, cleverly delivering a corner to the edge of the box for Joao Felix.
The former Chelsea forward cushioned the ball with his chest before rifling it into the bottom corner.
That pinpoint cross to Felix allowed Fernandes to earn his second assist of the contest.
The Portuguese maestro also came close to getting on the scoresheet himself, unleashing a powerful effort from a tight angle that forced a superb diving save.
Fernandes achieved 86% passing accuracy despite always looking to take risks with the ball at his feet. He also had two shots and made two defensive contributions.
United head coach Michael Carrick will be hoping his talisman can carry this form into the closing stages of the 2025–26 season.
The United superstar is now just four assists away from equalling the all-time single-season record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Stats from Sofascore.com
Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .