BRUNO FERNANDES was praised by Manchester United fans after appearing to mentor Facundo Pellistri during a training session.
The Portuguese playmaker, 28, was praised by Red Devils legend Roy Keane at the weekend following his impressive display in a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
And that feel-good atmosphere around Fernandes continued on Monday.
The former Sporting Lisbon man could be seen putting an arm round Uruguayan youngster Pellistri, 21, as he gave him some words of wisdom.
It is an image that has circulated on social media and been greeted positively by the United faithful.
One said: “Learning from the best.”
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Another replied: “Bruno here looks like Pellistri’s coach.”
And a third added: “Bruno Fernandes x Facundo Pellistri.❤️🤝.”
Erik ten Hag’s men are preparing for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla on Thursday evening.
United spurned a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in the first leg at Old Trafford last week.
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And they will be without centre-backs Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane after they came off with injuries.
Marcus Rashford faces a late fitness test as he bids to return to the squad following a groin injury.
Luke Shaw could also be back in contention after a hamstring issue.
Donny van de Beek and Alejandro Garnacho are definite absentees, with Marcel Sabitzer also set to miss out.
Fernandes is suspended for the clash after picking up a booking in the first leg.
But Ten Hag is hopeful Tyrell Malacia and Scott McTominay can recover from minor knocks.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
