Manchester City midfielder Fernando has been much-improved for the Blues this season and says his impressive form is partially down to his compatriot Fernandinho in midfield.
In recent weeks the two have struck up an incredible understanding and have helped to bring a balance to a City side so keen to attack.
Since joining City in 2013 from Shakhtar, Fernandinho has become a regular in the Brazil national side and now ex Porto man Fernando wants to follow in his footsteps. He has also spoke about his relationship with his fellow Brazilian and how their close bond has reaped the rewards on the pitch.
As for Fernandinho, he is a great player and a close friend. He has won some titles with City and I feel that is something I also have to do – win titles, work hard and subsequently the opportunities will come. Fernandinho and I are like brothers. We are very close and that helps a lot on the pitch, as communication is a key factor.
Manuel Pellegrini’s tactics in recent times have been intriguing for City fans – with the Chilean adopting a more pragmatic approach in the bigger games. That has seen Fernando excel as the anchor in midfield – and the 28-year old says he is content with any sort of role in a variety of systems.
Against United Fernandinho and I played side by side and against Sevilla I was more at the back, with Fernandinho and Yaya in more advanced positions which worked really well for us.
They were different roles, but I feel comfortable in any of them and I am working hard so the manager can use me in any formation. I will work hard in order to be able to play in any position on the field and I want to do more for City and win titles.
