Jorge Jesus responds briefly to Cristiano Ronaldo's statement

Jorge Jesus has reacted for the first time to Cristiano Ronaldo's statement about the situation within the Portuguese national team. The coach spoke briefly, according to Portuguese media who were waiting for him at his home, Voetbalprimeur reports.

A laconic response

Asked about his captain's remarks, Jorge Jesus said: "I read his message and now I do what I do every day," according to AD. The coach also stated, per De Telegraaf, that he would "do what he always does." Voetbalnieuws reports that the coach remains evasive after his player's strong words.

The context of Ronaldo's statement

Cristiano Ronaldo made it known on Tuesday that he remains available for Portugal, while also directing criticism at Jorge Jesus, Voetbalnieuws indicates. The player referred to how things went over the past week within the national team, Voetbalprimeur specifies. The striker's comments were described as harsh by several Dutch media outlets.

A response that was awaited

Jorge Jesus had not reacted publicly since Cristiano Ronaldo's statement. He chose to speak briefly to the Portuguese journalists who were waiting for him at his home, according to Voetbalprimeur. The coach did not elaborate further on his position.