“I’ll always do my best”: Bruno Fernandes defends new Portugal role after Nations League win over Wales

Bruno Fernandes defended his tactical role following Portugal's 1-0 Nations League victory over Wales. Deployed on the left side of midfield by new manager Jorge Jesus, the Manchester United captain contributed five key passes and registered an 86% passing accuracy. After Jesus stated in his post-match press conference that Fernandes can perform even better in the position, the midfielder publicly addressed the tactical demands of the role.

Fernandes explained that his positioning allowed him to mark the opposing fullback, link play through the middle, and support the attack from deep areas. The 32-year-old noted that Jesus plans to utilize him across various positions and reaffirmed his dedication to playing wherever needed. Portugal's upcoming fixtures include a match against Norway on Sunday, followed by a meeting with Denmark on Thursday.