With regards to Ronaldo, Fernandes was clear that nothing will change for him, on the subject of representing Portugal.
“I do not really feel uncomfortable,” he added. “I haven’t got to select a facet. It is a privilege to play with Cristiano for the nationwide group. It was a dream come true to be enjoying with Cristiano on the membership, however nothing lasts eternally.
“And now Cristiano has taken a call for his life and we’ve got to respect his choice as gamers. We all know what the World Cup means to Cristiano Ronaldo and I’m certain his focus has at all times been that.”
Fernandes’s United team-mate Diogo Dalot will even hope to be in Portugal’s beginning XI for the massive recreation in Doha.