Bruno Fernandes: Cristiano Ronaldo despite being in his late thirties managed to score 24 goals last season. However, this time around the Portuguese has managed just a goal in eight appearances.
This slow start to the season has everyone speculating the end of his dominance. However, his compatriot and teammate, Bruno Fernandes believes otherwise.
He would go on to say suggesting such a thing would be unfair. Furthermore, he discussed the trust between the two teammates.
“Most of my assists last season were for him, so I don’t think (it is fair),” Bruno told The Athletic.
“I just had a poor season in terms of my own numbers. I don’t think it is about Cristiano or myself.
“Before he came, I was also taking the penalties, but I had two chances to take the penalties last season and I missed both. So I cannot blame Cristiano for taking penalties, especially when he scores them
“When I missed against Arsenal in April, it was him who gave me the ball and said, “Go yourself and score”. I missed but I felt that he trusted me to be the one to step up and score in the big moment.
“So I don’t think it is because of Cristiano, it is because I didn’t do the best in myself in some moments to get goals or assists.”
