One of Manchester United's superstars has responded to a jibe from former boss Jose Mourinho, suggesting that only one player in the league has better statistics than he does.
Portugal star Bruno Fernandes has taken the Premier League by storms since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon, scoring 12 goals in 22 games for United since joining in the January transfer window. He has also provided eight assists as the Red Devils made a late charge to grab third place.
However, with eight of his goals having come from the spot, Tottenham Hotspur boss Mourinho seemingly had a dig at the player recently when he called him one of the best penalty takers in the world, and that he had "about 20 to score".
His compatriot has since responded, with Fernandes telling A Bola: "I honestly did not feel stung. I feel that I am a good penalty taker and nothing more. I understand, but what I take from his (Mourinho's) words, because I'm a very positive person, is that he said I hit penalties well.
"It is a reality, not least since I arrived at Manchester United.
"I hear people saying, 'Ah, he only scores from penalty kicks', but a little while ago, I saw the statistics and, except for penalties, only Kevin De Bruyne has a higher involvement in goals than me in England when it comes to midfielders."
Fernandes is currently on international duty with Portugal, and faces UEFA Nations League clashes with Croatia and Sweden before returning to Old Trafford for the new season.
