Bruno Fernandes truly loves Manchester United, fighting through injury in a World Cup year! Revealing the reason for staying and setting a championship goal.

Last December, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes suffered a hamstring injury in a match against Aston Villa, with team doctors initially expecting him to be sidelined for four weeks. However, B费 returned after just over two weeks, missing only three matches.

Due to Mbembo and Amad Diallo participating in the Africa Cup of Nations at that time, after Darren Fletcher temporarily took charge of Manchester United, B费 proactively stated that he was ready to play in the match against Burnley. Most players in such situations would choose to rest for another two weeks, especially in a World Cup year. But B费 chose to fight for Manchester United even though he was certainly not 100% physically recovered, and he also assisted Šeško in equalizing the score.

When B费 was substituted, Manchester United had already turned the score around to 2-1, but after he left the field, Burnley equalized, resulting in a 2-2 draw. This once again demonstrates that B费 remains an indispensable key figure in the Manchester United squad. After Carrick took over as manager, B费, returning to the number 10 position, has performed even more strongly.

B费 is an undeniable iron man; since joining Manchester United in January 2020, he has missed only 6 matches due to injury out of 335 games, participating in 322 of them. Sources indicate that since Manchester United invested £50 million to upgrade the first-team facilities at Carrington, B费 has adjusted his approach to preparing for matches, which has helped his form.

The Portuguese iron man is full of fighting spirit both on and off the field, eager to win, whether playing cards with teammates on trains to away matches or playing Werewolf in hotels, B费 always wants to win. Earlier this month during a training camp in Ireland, in a head tennis competition with Brazilian national team players, B费 remained unbeaten. This strong drive constantly motivates B费, and now his goal is to help Manchester United regain the Premier League title before his contract expires in 2028.

B费 has been compared to Cantona at Manchester United, but he clearly cannot match the "King" of Old Trafford; a more appropriate comparison would be Bryan Robson. Both served as club captains during difficult periods for the Red Devils, delivered world-class performances, and worked hard to end the championship drought.

B费 has served as Manchester United captain under seven different managers, while Robson led the Red Devils under two managers over his 13-year career, finally lifting the Premier League trophy in his last two years. B费's current contract with Manchester United expires in two years.

Although B费's habit of gesturing with open hands during matches can sometimes be disappointing, and even mocked by owner Jim Ratcliffe in his book "Resilience, Rigor, and Humor: The Story of INEOS," Manchester United now cannot imagine life without B费. He is almost certain to win the Matt Busby Award for the fifth time, which is Manchester United's internal Player of the Year award.

B费 is also the top favorite for this year's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) and Football Writers' Association (FWA) awards. The last Manchester United player to win both awards was Wayne Rooney, back in 2010, coincidentally a year when Manchester United also failed to win the Premier League title.

This week, B费 was interviewed by Wayne Rooney. Asked why he rejected offers from the Saudi Arabian Professional League last year and stayed at Manchester United, he replied: "I stayed because I feel I can still contribute something to the club."

B费 stated that his goal is to help Manchester United win the Premier League and Champions League trophies, and his wife supports this decision. "Obviously, Saudi Arabia has money, but the good thing in my household is that my wife is as pragmatic as I am; we clearly understand that we don't want to become the richest people in the world," he said. "We only want to achieve our dreams, live a good life with our family, and succeed as much as possible. My wife asked me: 'Have you achieved your dreams at Manchester United? Have you gotten everything you wanted?' Her words made me realize we share the same thoughts, so let's keep working and see what happens."

Regarding current manager Carrick, B费 admitted he was surprised by the team's results under him. "The Premier League is very competitive, but we have achieved excellent results and are currently in our best form. When Michael (Carrick) came, we never thought we could be ranked third," B费 said. "His approach to preparing for matches and how he communicates with us早就让人觉得 he is not just an ordinary assistant coach; he is ready for the next step."

After breaking Manchester United's Premier League single-season assist record, B费 received a message from the original record holder David Beckham, which excited him greatly. Beyond 8 goals and the record 18 assists, B费's other contributions should not be overlooked. This 31-year-old midfielder has played as a forward, a defensive midfielder, and even a defender for Manchester United; if needed, he might even be willing to play goalkeeper for the club!

During Amorim's tenure, he deployed B费 deeper in midfield, though that wasn't his most suitable position. When the manager was dismissed, B费 still expressed gratitude to him and the coaching staff, inviting coaches Carlos Fernandes and Paul Barreira to dine together at Harry's Restaurant.

One of Amorim's contributions during his 15 months at Manchester United was certainly persuading the club to reject selling B费 and keep him at the team. Without him, Manchester United might have struggled to achieve their goal of returning to the Champions League this season.

Late last year, while with the Portuguese national team, B费 expressed sadness over Manchester United's高层曾想要清洗自己, forcing the club to take action and assure him that this time they absolutely would not consider selling him again.

The Sun disclosed that although unhappy with Manchester United's attempt to sell him, B费 remains committed to maintaining harmony in the team's dressing room. After Rashford, Sancho, Antony, and Garnacho—figures involved in dressing room controversies—left, and Tyrell Malacia unable to find a new club, B费 strongly advocated for the Dutchman's return to the squad.

In daily life, B费 is a passionate fan, even watching live broadcasts of Manchester United youth team matches in hotels. Youth player Jim Swetts revealed that B费 often helps young players, such as giving detailed explanations of free-kick techniques to 18-year-old James Overy. After Manchester United's away match where they were defeated by Aston Villa, B费 first comforted unused substitute Benedito Mantato. B费 was injured and substituted at halftime in that match, but after the game, he did not forget to encourage Mantato. That winger made his debut for Manchester United nine days later.

Even during his recovery period, B费 would go out to watch his teammates' training. Last October, the day after Manchester United's 2-1 away win against Liverpool, he watched other players train under heavy rain in Manchester; as a key player, he could have been indoors enjoying a sauna at that time.

Last week, Manchester United goalkeeper Senna Ramens stated that as the team progresses toward their goal of securing Champions League qualification, B费's demands have become increasingly stringent. Because the Portuguese midfielder渴望参加欧冠, statistics show he has only twice represented Manchester United in Champions League knockout matches; the experience of failure motivates him to further improve himself.

Carrick rejected Manchester United's request to promote B费 more as a potential Premier League最佳 candidate, as he不愿意球队过多依赖一名球员. So, does B费渴望得到这项荣誉呢?

B费 answered: "Being part of such discussions is truly a great honor. You can repeatedly emphasize that you希望团队能够赢得荣誉, that's fine, but个人获得的这些荣誉 also hold significant meaning. Especially when other players vote for you, it's even more special; you compete alongside them, and if they recognize you as one of the best in the league, it naturally brings pride."