Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has said that Andres Iniesta is one of his footballing idols.
January signing Fernandes was in good form for Manchester United before the 2019/20 Premier League season was indefinitely postponed by the COVID-19 outbreak, having scored twice and provided three assists in five games.
"The one I liked to watch and follow was Iniesta, because Iniesta is a mix between a No.8 and a No.10," Fernandes said in a Q&A session on Manchester United's official website.
"It is something I can do better, playing between No.8 and No.10.
"I think Iniesta was one of the best in the world.
"For me, it was incredible that Iniesta finished his career without the Ballon d'Or.
"With everything he won, it is difficult for me to understand!"
Fernandes also spoke of his own attitude towards the game and his mentality when he steps out onto the pitch.
"Warrior," Fernandes replied when asked to describe his playing style in a word.
"Because, for me, every game is a battle.
"You need to go out to the game and just understand you need to beat your opponent.
"With all of the respect, because you need to have respect for your opponent, but you need to beat them.
"If you don't beat them, they will beat you.
It doesn't matter who is on the other team.
"If it is a friend, because I have friends playing in the Premier League, I don't care.
"At that moment I will be their biggest enemy."
Sam_barca4eva
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Yeah specially considering Luka Modric won it when he isnt half the player Iniesta was. But to be fair, Iniesta played when cr7 and Messi were at the peak of their career and no one would even get close to them. That just shows you that the ballon Do'or is more circumstantial rather than player's abilities. But in the end Iniesta will go down at least as one the 3 greatest midfielders if not the greatest to play football. Don Iniesta we miss you
boswhyte
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football has been unfair to iniesta a great playmaker in his time
Rashnic/GOAT/CR7
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There's only one answer to this question. He played in the Messi/Ronaldo era who happens to be the best duo to ever play the game, that's why Luka modric should be given praise because he break that dominance A football MAESTRO. Modric ability to link play so effectively, and be both shield and supply line, is borne out of his immaculate technical ability... Modric ability to maintain such a high level in the final third, without neglecting his defensive work, is part of what makes him incredible. Luka modric is one of the most complete midfielders on the world in a technical level, and his brilliant decision making allows him to choose when and where to use each skills in his toolbox to the greatest success and collective impact. Ladies and gentlemen, that's LUKA MODRIC for you😎😏😏😏