In a recent match between Manchester United and Everton, Bruno Fernandes made a gracious decision to allow Marcus Rashford to take the team’s second penalty. The Portuguese midfielder had already successfully converted the first penalty in the 12th minute, but when Alejandro Garnacho was fouled by Ben Godfrey, Fernandes opted to let Rashford take the spot-kick.
Explaining his decision, Fernandes stated that both he and Rashford are designated penalty kickers for the team and that he felt Rashford was confident and deserving of the opportunity. This strategic move by Fernandes was supported by United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, who noted that having multiple penalty takers can keep the opposition guessing and increase the team’s chances of scoring.
This is not the first time Fernandes has shown generosity towards Rashford in a penalty situation. In the reverse fixture against Everton back in November, Fernandes also allowed Rashford to take a penalty. When asked about his decision, Fernandes emphasized the importance of boosting Rashford’s confidence by allowing him to score a goal.
Fernandes spoke highly of Rashford’s penalty-taking abilities and highlighted the significance of strikers and wingers finding the back of the net. With a strong sense of teamwork and support for his fellow players, Fernandes continues to showcase his leadership qualities both on and off the pitch.
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