The statistic is not great. Bruno Fernandes has missed two of three penalties attempted this season for Manchester United in the Premier League. ≪ This is something I need to work on better. ≫, conceded the 31-year-old midfielder, Friday in front of the press and on the eve of Portugal-Ireland (qualifying for the 2026 World Cup).
The Red Devils captain missed the equalizer last month during from moving to
Brentford (3-1), his attempt having been stopped by Caoimhin Kelleher, the Irish goalkeeper whom he will meet this Saturday.
On the Fulham field, on August 24 during the second day of the English Championship (1-1), Bruno Fernandes saw the ball pass over the crossbar (38th minute).
Resumption in Liverpool
The third attempt was successful. A week later (August 30), the Portuguese international converted the penalty against Burnley, offering a 3-2 victory in added time (90th + 7).
Manchester United, 10th in the standings, will travel to Liverpool on Sunday October 19 to face the Reds, reigning English champions (8th day of the Premier League).
