"It is impossible to replace Bruno," said Amorim. "We need to take the good thing, if there is a good thing on that - a lot of people need to step up." Fernandes has had a remarkable fitness record since his arrival from Sporting in January 2020. "He understands every position on the field, he pays attention to every detail. When you have a substitution, he is always the guy telling the other guys where they should be."

Source: BBC December 24, 2025 15:38 UTC