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Former Manchester United left again Alvaro Fernandez Carreras scored his first objective of the season in SL Benfica’s 2-1 victory over Farense.
The Spaniard joined United’s academy in 2020 and while he impressed on mortgage at Preston North Finish, he by no means made a primary group look for the Purple Devils.
He was bought to Benfica this summer time after initially impressing on mortgage over the past marketing campaign.
The 21 yr outdated remains to be clearly highly-rated at Previous Trafford because the Purple Devils did be sure that the cope with Benfica contained a buy-back clause and there have been rumours that they might even look to activate stated clause as early because the January switch window.
It has additionally been reported this week that new United head coach, Ruben Amorim, is a fan of the younger Spaniard and may very well be tempted to signal him throughout the subsequent switch window.
Fernandez has impressed this season for As Águias, enjoying 14 video games in all competitions, scoring as soon as and offering two assists.
The younger fullback put his identify additional within the highlight with a wonderful end to provide Benfica an equaliser within the twenty first minute of motion on the Estádio Algarve.
On a powerful counter, he strode ahead into the penalty field and expertly tucked a strong end into the underside left hand nook, in what was solely his second-ever skilled objective.
Sofascore gave the fullback a powerful rating of 8.1, as he offered his third objective involvement in as many video games.
He had a mammoth 114 touches of the ball, a robust passing share of 94% and offered one key move within the match.
Fernandez additionally impressed defensively as he made six clearances, received 4 tackles and received 5 out of his eight floor duels.
The teen is actually giving United one thing to consider as they continue to be with out a left again as Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are each a couple of weeks away from making a return to first-team motion.
What’s extra, Amorim’s 3-4-3 system requires full backs who’re very comfy in superior positions and that is one thing Fernandez has excelled in ever since he made his debut within the academy, identified for his marauding runs down the left byline.
Characteristic picture Carlos Rodrigues by way of Getty Photos
