Bruno Fernandes started Portugal’s round of 16 match against Switzerland because Fernando Santos felt that he could carry the load of scoring goals.
Despite frequently switching to the right to exchange positions with Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, Fernandes played in his favourite playmaking position.
In Portugal’s 6-1 triumph over Switzerland, Fernandes was outstanding. He had 50 touches of the ball in an all-around strong performance.
A success rate of 86% was achieved by the 35 passes he tried, of which he successfully completed 30 for his teammates.
A remarkable 5/5 of the long balls Fernandes threw to his teammates were completed. A towering Pepe was the recipient of one of the Portugal international’s two successful crosses, and he forcefully headed the ball well beyond the diving Yann Sommer. He also played well defensively and contributed. The United player was victorious in every ground battle. He registered one tackle, blocked a shot from the Swiss, and made two key clearances to support the backline.
Undoubtedly, Fernandes gave a strong performance, and despite being on a team with many international players, her class shone through. In particular, his chemistry with Silva and Joao Felix was outstanding, and Fernandes will play a key role should Portugal go on to win the competition.
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