Bruno Fernandes: Pundits praise player after Club Brugge clash
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will no doubt be feeling good about his chances to progress to the Europa League quarter-finals after drawing LASK in the next round, but he may have even more reason to be optimistic because of Bruno Fernandes. United avoided potentially tricky ties against the likes of Inter Milan, Sevilla, Roma and Wolves among others as they drew LASK.
This is the first time the Austrian outfit have reached the last-16 of the Europa League having knocked out AZ Alkmaar in the previous round.
It will also be the first meeting between United and LASK, but one player at United has recent experience of playing against the Austrian league leaders.
Fernandes, who moved to Old Trafford in January, faced off against LASK in the Europa League group stages during his time with Sporting Lisbon.
And he played a key role in securing all three points against LASK as he popped up with a goal and assist.
Another tweeted: “Bruno Fernandes against LASK? Been there and done that.”
A third posted: “Bruno Fernandes vs LASK? Completed it mate.”
One other said: “So Bruno already played against Lask and scored So he's got a clear idea about them.”
Another confidently predicted: “Same LASk Bruno disciplined at Sporting. Quarter final confirmed.”
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Bruno Fernandes scored and provided an assist in a 2-1 win during the group stages (Image: GETTY)