Bruno Fernandes has publicly disagreed with Cristiano Ronaldo's verdict on life after
Portugal boss Fernando Santos with Roberto Martinez at the helm.
The Al-Nassr forward
praised the ex-Everton manager after their Euro 2024 qualifying wins against
Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.
4 Ronaldo continues to shine for Portugal under new boss
Martinez Credit: AFP
4 The new Portugal boss has been 'like a breath of fresh air',
says Ronaldo Credit: Getty
Speaking after the 6-0 win against Luxembourg, where he
scored twice, Ronaldo hailed Martinez's impact on the national team.
He stated that
Martinez has brought a "breath of fresh air", while also bringing "different ideas and
mentality”.
The 38-year-old's view is not shared by his ex-Manchester United teammate
Fernandes, who has risked the wrath of Ronaldo by publicly going against his
opinion.
Speaking in response to Ronaldo's claims, Fernandes said: "No, it's just a new
coach, with new ideas.
"There's no breath of fresh air at all.
"It's just a
transitional period. The atmosphere in the national team has always been good.
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Ronaldo and Fernandes are friends and colleagues for both club and country Credit:
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4 Fernandes isn't so sure about Ronaldo's verdict though Credit: Getty
"There are
new dynamics, a new coach and we have to assimilate his ideas."
It's not the first time
that Ronaldo and Fernandes have had awkward moments together in the Portugal
camp.
Following Ronaldo's explosive interview with Piers Morgan in November, Fernandes
appeared to snub the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's offer of a handshake.
Though
Fernandes later insisted he has no problem with Ronaldo as he played down any talk of a
rift between the two.