Matus Fernandes scores on his debut and hopes to perform even better at Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 in a friendly match, thanks to a goal from new signing Matus Fernandes. Fernandes, who scored his first goal for Tottenham, said he hopes to improve his performance in all aspects.

Just three minutes into the match, Matus Fernandes received the ball near the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot that found the back of the net, giving Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 lead.

Ultimately, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Milton Keynes 1-0 in this friendly match.

22-year-old Portuguese starlet Matus Fernandes previously played for West Ham and officially joined Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month.

Matus Fernandes said, "Personally, I hope to perform better than last season and have a better season. I need to score more goals and provide more assists, and also maintain a more consistent performance. Now I play for Tottenham Hotspur, and the pressure may be greater, so I must continue to improve myself in many ways, which is why I came here."

“I believe that head coach De Zerbi can help me become better and also help the whole team become stronger. Now, we are going to face the world together.”

In the 2025/26 Premier League season, Tottenham Hotspur faced a relegation crisis after a tough challenge, but made a breakthrough performance at a crucial moment and ultimately finished 17th to stay in the Premier League.

When asked about how Tottenham Hotspur can improve their performance in the league, Matus Fernandes said, "It's not just about the midfield, it's about the whole team. The most important person is the manager, and De Zerbi is the one who can lead us forward. All we need to do is follow his instructions and bring what we've learned in training to the game."

We need to learn to control the game, knowing when to pass the ball, when to control the tempo, and when to attack the penalty area.

Regarding his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur in this friendly match, Matus Fernandes shared, "This is my favorite goal of my career, and I hope to score like this again and again in the future. I also hope to try more long-range shots from outside the penalty area. I know I have that ability."

“I’m really happy to be here. I know I’ve joined a great club. Our goal is to compete for a top spot in the Premier League, so everyone has to reach an even higher level.”

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