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\nBenfica boss Roger Schmidt has insisted that the situation of Manchester United loanee Alvaro Fernandez remains open and no final decision has been made regarding a potential permanent stay.<\/p>\n

Fernandez saw his six-month spell at La Liga outfit Granada CF Cut short in favour of completing a surprise switch to Benfica in January.<\/p>\n

The full-back had to be patient to get a solid opportunity to demonstrate his abilities at the Primeira Liga champions, who are battling to win a record-extending 39th top-flight crown.<\/p>\n

On Sunday night, Fernandez finally got his chance as he made his first appearance for the Eagles since a 12-minute off-the-bench cameo against Estoril on the 10th of March.<\/p>\n

He impressed<\/a> as Benfica convincingly beat Moreirense 3-0 in Lisbon. The United loanee registered a pass completion rate of 91%, successfully delivered three crosses, made three clearances and as many tackles.<\/p>\n

The Spaniard’s contributions were not lost on club manager Roger Schmidt, who branded him as “talented”.<\/p>\n

After the final whistle, Schmidt was asked by reporters<\/a> whether he and his Benfica bosses had already made a transfer decision on Fernandez.<\/p>\n

The 57-year-old coach replied, “The situation is clear, he is on loan and there is the option of him staying at Benfica.”<\/p>\n

“It’s an open process. He hasn’t had much playing time, because Aursnes has played well, but he is a talented player and there is an option for him to stay.”<\/p>\n

He added, “We will see what is best for us and for the player. Right now we are focused on finishing the season well, only then will we make the decision.”<\/p>\n

“But it was good for him to play today and win.”<\/p>\n

Benficas next task is a crucial one – an away trip to Marseille in the quarter-final of the Europa League on Thursday. Fernandez will be hoping that his efforts were enough to earn him a place in the starting XI.<\/p>\n

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