Thieves targeted Bruno Fernandes' home while the Manchester United captain was away on Champions League duty in Italy.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been hit by an off-field shock after his home was burgled on Wednesday, while he was in Italy with the squad for the club's Champions League game against Como.
The break-in happened while the Portuguese midfielder was focused on European business, thousands of miles from home. Burglars striking while a player is away with his team is a worry for any footballer, and one that has affected several high-profile names over the years.
Full details remain limited. There is no confirmed word here on what was taken or how the burglars got in, and we won't speculate beyond what has been reported. What matters most is that Fernandes and his family are safe.
United will be hoping the incident doesn't become a distraction for their skipper, who sets the tempo in midfield and leads the dressing room. Expect more clarity on the situation, and on any investigation, in the coming days.
