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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is dealing with an enormous few months in his Previous Trafford profession with the staff in free fall after a handful of terrible performances have left them flirting with the relegation locations within the Premier League.
Nonetheless, the Portuguese star has discovered a while to congratulate a former teammate upon scoring his first purpose at his new membership, this season.
Juan Mata opened his account for Australian membership, Western Sydney Wanderers, on New Yr’s Day, drawing his facet stage in a pulsating encounter within the A-League.
Sadly for Mata, his strike wasn’t sufficient to spark a victory for Western Sydney, who finally misplaced the sport by three objectives to 2 on dwelling soil.
As reported by The Mirror, Fernandes took to social media to ship a message to Mata who equalised with a trademark slide rule end from the sting of the field halfway by means of the primary half.
“The yr modifications however magic by no means disappears @juanmatagarcia,” Fernandes posted alongside a loveheart emoji.
The midfield duo cast a powerful private relationship throughout their spell collectively in Manchester and it’s clear the bond continues to be as tight as ever.
Since leaving United, Mata turned out for Turkish giants Galatasaray earlier than shifting to Japan to characterize Vissel Kobe, successful the league title in each nations.
Mata featured simply as soon as throughout his time with Kobe however is now enjoying with extra regularity down underneath and can hope for extra motion as Western Sydney look to launch an assault on the A-League crown.
The 36-year-old’s new facet are at the moment sitting in mid desk after 10 matches however a prime six end might be sufficient to see them qualify for the playoffs which can give them a shot at glory.
In the meantime, Fernandes and United are languishing within the backside half of the Premier League desk and face a frightening begin to the New Yr with a visit to Anfield this coming weekend.
Bruno is predicted to return to the facet after lacking the dire 2-0 dwelling defeat to Newcastle within the final league outing, through suspension.
United must get again on observe shortly after three straight losses within the league with no purpose has left Ruben Amorim dealing with large query marks over his suitability for the position as the brand new head coach at Previous Trafford.
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