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Manchester United’s Scott McTominay has a new nickname following his heroism in the club’s 6-2 victory over Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday night.
The young Scotsman scored two goals in the first four minutes to put United on the road to a major victory, which took them to third place in the English Premier League standings.
His teammate Bruno Fernandes has now nicknamed the midfielder ‘Scottynaldinho’, which is a direct comparison to one of football’s greats, Ronaldinho.
“Soccer is really weird,” United’s No. 18 wrote on his Instagram. “Well done Scottynaldinho.”
McTominay made history with his double, becoming the first player in League history to score a double in the first three minutes of a game.
Speaking on Monday morning, Fernandes also revealed why he loves to comment on his teammates’ social media updates.
“I think it’s important to know the spirit of the group,” says number 18. “It’s really important. I like to joke with the players. Like I said before, we are like a family.
“We spend a lot of time here [at the Aon Training Complex]. We go to hotels and games and spend a lot of time together.
“We have to have that connection, a good connection, so we are also having a good connection on the field.”
United will face Everton on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup quarter-final match at Goodison Park in hopes of continuing their impressive recent form.
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