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“I am with them”: Man United star expresses gratitude for support from the fans

Bruno Fernandes was Manchester United's top scorer in the 2020/21 season.
Bruno Fernandes was Manchester United's top scorer in the 2020/21 season. (GETTY Images)

Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes opens up on playing in front of empty crowds

Manchester United hit the jackpot when they signed Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon back in January 2020.

The Portuguese international has since emerged as the Red Devils’ key player. Fernandes has been central to our development under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his presence on the pitch has a visible impact.

With 30 goals and 20 assists in 56 appearances, the 26-year-old has given United fans much to cheer about. However, with football taking place in front of empty crowds, most fans have been treated to the player’s magic over the television.

Bruno Fernandes scores a free kick to give Manchester United a win against Liverpool in the FA Cup. (GETTY Images)
Bruno Fernandes scores a free-kick to give Manchester United a win against Liverpool in the FA Cup. (GETTY Images)

Fernandes remains undaunted and continues to play as if the crowds are in attendance. According to the club’s official website, he admits that he tries to celebrate every good moment as if he is in the midst of the United fans.

“We have to make our own way to celebrate and make the atmosphere happy when we score as if the fans were there.”

The 26-year-old’s actions will please fans who were keen for him to celebrate as if they were in attendance. It is easy to see why the midfielder is a fan favourite.

“One of the things the fans told me when we started to play behind closed doors is that when we score you need to celebrate like we are there with you.”

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Fernandes has hardly played in front of a packed Old Trafford crowd

Missing out on the dream

Fernandes has played in front of the adoring United crowd just four times since joining the club. He expressed his regret for not being able to do so more and also being robbed of the magical Old Trafford experience.

“Coming to the Premier League and coming to play for Manchester United, the atmosphere of the game day, I’m not living that at all.”

Fans, however, have shown their support to the player off the pitch. He has an adoring social media following and is also well met on the streets. While he is grateful for such small mercies, he would like nothing better than for fans to return to the Theatre of Dreams.

United fans have shown their love on the streets and on social media

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Fernandes’ ridiculous performances have come largely in front of empty crowds. It is scary to think what he could achieve once he is egged on by the crowd.

It is for the fans to rise up and show their love for the midfielder once they are permitted to return to the games. After all, the player is doing his part on the field.

Written by Pranav Nair

An Engineering postgraduate with a keen interest in statistics, pop culture and football.

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