Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has denied that his form dips when he plays with Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portugal international quickly established himself as a talisman at Old Trafford after joining from Sporting CP, managing 29 goals and 19 assists during his first 53 league appearances.
Since Ronaldo's arrival, Fernandes has managed no more than eight goals in the 40 league appearances.
"Most of my assists last season were for him, so I don't think (it is fair)," he 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."