Fernandes, who watches a lot of football, feels these players are worthy of consideration as we await the shortlists for the PFA Player of the Year and Football Writers’ Player of the Year trophies.
Manchester City trio Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias and Ilkay Gundogan, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Tottenham striker Harry Kane, Leeds United pair Raphinha and Patrick Bamford, Chelsea youngster Mason Mount and Aston Villa star Jack Grealish all get a mention.
And Bruno has also been blown away by team-mate Jesse Lingard’s form on loan at West Ham United, suggesting the England international has “got his swag back” and was the best player in the division during his recent hot streak.