Bruno Fernandes Replys To Manchester United Owners' Comments About Salaries Too High

Bruno Fernandes commented on the statement of the owner of Manchester United (Instagram/@manchesterunited).

JAKARTA - Bruno Fernandes replied to a statement by Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Radcliffe, who said some Manchester United players were paid too high.

Fernandes was praised by Radcliffe during a series of interviews this week with the 72-year-old who described the United captain as an outstanding footballer.

However, the other squad members were labeled as not good enough and paid too high.

After scoring three goals to help ensure a 5-2 aggregate win over Real Sociedad in the Europa League and contributing one goal and two assists in a 3-0 win over Leicester City, Fernandes defended his teammates.

"Of course it's not fun to hear certain things. I don't think any player likes to hear criticism or the things you talk about that you're not good enough or you're paid too high or whatever."

"Everyone has their own contract. The club agrees to sign a contract when you come here or when you sign a new contract or whatever."

"It's about proving yourself that you can be important to the club," said Bruno Fernandes.

While Fernandes was praised by Radcliffe this week, the Portuguese midfielder has been the target of Roy Keane's scathing criticism.

The former Manchester United captain said Fernandes was not a fighter while telling the 30-year-old that talent alone is not enough.

Fernandes has been an important player during Ruben Amorism's poor form, scoring seven goals in his last seven games. He was also directly involved in United's last 14 of United's last 16 goals.

However, when given the opportunity to respond to Keane after a win over Real Sociedad, Fernandes insisted that all he could do was try to change Keane's view with his appearance.

"Everyone has an opinion and it doesn't matter. I can't change people's minds. As I have to do is take to the pitch and try to do my best for the club."

"Roy Keane is an extraordinary captain for the club, one of the best as everyone says."

"He is highly respected by everyone and I have great respect for him. He has to give his opinion in a program and this is what he thinks about me."

"What I do on the pitch is to try to change my mind, or try to do something he might see as a good thing."

"Obviously, I did it in my own way, I don't want to imitate anyone. I have a lot to improve, not only as a captain, but as a player, as a person, as a human being and that doesn't matter."

"Criticism will always be a part and it will make me grow and understand that there is still a long way to go," said Fernandes again.