Does Cristiano Ronaldo hinder Bruno Fernandes? Man United star reveals
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has responded to claims that he performs better without Cristiano Ronaldo in the team.
After making a bright start to his United career, Fernandes’ numbers have tailed off badly since Ronaldo joined the club last summer. He managed just 16 Premier League goal involvements during the 2021-22 campaign, compared with 29 the season prior.
Bruno Fernandes told The Athletic: “Most of my assists last season were for him, so I don’t think (it is fair).
“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.”