Marcelo Salas hails Matias Fernandez after splendid performance against Paraguay – Liga Sagres News
Chilean legend, Marcelo Salas, has hailed his fellow countryman, Matias Fernandez, after his splendid performance against Paraguay. The attacker was brilliant during the crucial tie and Salas has claimed that he is back to his undoubted best.
Matias Fernandez, 25, has become one of the most dependable players for Sporting Lisbon since signing for the club in 2009. The Chilean arrived from Villarreal some time ago but has cemented his place at Estadio Jose Alvalade with his performances.
The midfielder netted twice in his last game for the Lions and helped them achieve a significant victory over Uniao de Leiria. However the recent display came after a string of disappointing outings from the former Colo Colo man and it was thought that he
may fizzle out in the next game.
However that was clearly not the case, as Fernandez put in a sublime effort against Paraguay and helped his side win the match with a 2-0 scoreline.
El Pelusa was responsible for creating the first goal on the night, as his expertly taken corner was nodded in by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pablo-Contreras-c28965. The Sporting man was involved with everything good about La Roja on the night and has earned accolade from Marcelo Salas, who
claims that the player is now back to his mercurial best.
Speaking to reporters, the former striker insisted that Fernandez had returned to his best form and his outing against Paraguay reminded him of the player’s days at Estadio Monumental http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Arellano.
"Matias is back to his best. His game reminded me of the time when he was still at Colo Colo and was considered to be the best player in South http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/America-c38390,” he said.
The 36-year-old also claimed that the former Villarreal man’s performance against the South American side was one of his best in the Chilean jersey.
“Actually, I think he had one of his best games ever in the selection,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554 Salas was quoted as saying.
With his performance against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paraguay-c2979 confirming that Matias Fernandez still possesses the necessary talents to compete at the highest level, the only thing he needs to do to become a regular at Sporting Lisbon is maintain his form over the course of the
Primeira Liga season.
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