Bruno Fernandes starts for Sporting vs Benfica - and Man Utd fans fear the worst
Manchester United fans have been left fuming after Sporting Lisbon named Bruno Fernandes in the starting line up for the clash against Benfica, despite the Portugal international edges closer to completing his January transfer.
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Manchester United are close to signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. But, fans have been left fearing the worst after he was named in Sporting’s starting XI to face Benfica on Friday night.
United fans are worried that the midfielder will pick up an injury in the Lisbon derby.
A long-term injury could end up stalling United’s move for the Portugal international.
Red Devils supporters have been desperate to confirm the signing of Fernandes, as the club continues its push to finish in the top four of the Premier League.
But, the Portuguese club still decided to name him in their crucial clash against arch-rivals Benfica.
Man Utd: Fans fear as Bruno Fernandes named in Sporting Lisbon starting XI for Benfica clash (Image: GETTY Images)
“Please don’t injure Bruno :(,” tweeted one United fan.
Another supporter urged: “don’t get hurt please.”
One Twitter user simply wrote: “Keep Bruno fit or else.”
“You get Bruno injured in this game, we riot,” claimed a United fan.
“Please don't hurt our player,” said another supporter, while one said: “Don’t get injured.”
“Don’t Injure him beg,” said another United fan, and one claimed: “Keep Bruno fit or the whole of Manchester is coming to Lisbon.”
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Fernandes is getting close to finally sealing his move to United this month.
Both clubs are locked in negotiations to meet the Portuguese club’s £64m (€75m) valuation, with a deal reportedly close to being agreed.
But, talks stalled after Marcos Rojo and Angel Gomes refused to be included in the negotiations.
United have already made a £43m bid for Fernandes, which includes up to £26m in add-ons.
Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes may be playing his final match for Sporting Lisbon (Image: GETTY Images)