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Manchester United loanee Alvaro Fernandez has revealed simply how proud he’s of his efficiency throughout Benfica’s 3-1 win in opposition to Farense on Monday, which he topped with a primary objective for the Liga Portugal giants.
Fernandez’s look for Benfica vs. Farense was simply his second top-flight begin for the membership which he joined in January after United minimize brief his Granada mortgage spell.
The left-back received on the tip of a cross from Angel Di Maria and expertly managed the ball earlier than guiding it into the far publish along with his proper foot.
The United loanee registered 98 touches of the ball, gained 4 tackles and made two key passes. He additionally emerged victorious in 10 of the 14 floor duels he delved into.
It was definitely a sport to recollect for Fernandez, who spoke to reporters after the match and gave his verdict on his personal show.
The Spaniard stated, “We at all times need to win, do our greatest and in the present day we did properly, and I’m completely happy for the staff and the objective.”
“I’m proud, I got here right here to assist and do my finest. I’ve been welcomed from the beginning.”
He added, “I simply must hold working. My teammates are doing their finest to combine me rapidly.”
The 21-year-old’s sensational show additionally obtained reward from the Portuguese press, who waxed lyrical about him whereas urging Benfica to make his keep everlasting.
File wrote about Fernandez, “In a match through which he has stood out, Álvaro Carreras topped his good efficiency with a objective, Benfica’s third in opposition to Farense and likewise his first in senior competitions.”
Notícias ao Minuto relayed, “The defender on mortgage from Manchester United scored what was the decisive objective of the match (1-3), within the 67th minute, after different highlights within the staff’s defensive and offensive processes, particularly within the first half. Carreras thus confirmed that the German coach can rely on him on the left aspect of the Purple defence.”
SAPO Desporto even in contrast him to a “Porsche” as a result of how good he was.
Fernandez has made 12 appearances up to now for the Eagles. Whereas he’s not a assured starter, he’s definitely giving Roger Schmidt one thing to consider.
From United followers’ point-of-view, they are going to be left questioning whether or not Fernandez ought to have stayed to play within the left-back place. As a result of accidents sustained by Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, the Purple Devils don’t have any acknowledged senior left-back. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has performed on that a part of the pitch however he’s hardly a specialist. Ten Hag has additionally been pressured to call youngsters like Harry Amass to the bench to make sure there may be sufficient cowl at left-back.
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