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'You have no time to wait' - Tottenham midfielder Fernandes on his 'crazy' introduction to the Premier League

Tottenham midfielder Gedson Fernandes admits the pace of the Premier League took him by surprise, describing his early experiences of the English top flight as “completely crazy”.

The 21-year-old Portugal international joined Spurs on an 18-month loan from Benfica in January.

He made his debut as a late substitute in the goalless draw at Watford on January 18 and went on to make a further eight appearances in all competitions for Jose Mourinho's side before football was shut down in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Reflecting on his first few months in a Tottenham shirt, Fernandes admits he was taken aback by the frenetic nature of the English game, despite being familiar with the Premier League having watched matches back in his native Portugal.