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.
4 Ronaldo and Fernandes are friends and colleagues for both club and country Credit: Getty
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.