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Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down
Former MUFC manager Erik Ten Hag blames Cristiano Ronaldo for poor performance at Manchester United.
In brief
Former MUFC manager Erik Ten Hag blames Cristiano Ronaldo for poor performance at Manchester United. Erik Ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down due to lack of fitness and preparation during his second stint with the club. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Erik Ten Hag's claim
Former Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo let the team down during his second stint at the club.
“He let the team down, and he let me down, because we planned with him”
Ronaldo's performance
Ronaldo scored once in 10 league appearances before leaving Manchester United in November 2022.
Ten Hag's criticism
Ten Hag said Ronaldo was not capable of bringing himself into the box to score.
“He was not capable to do this”
Ronaldo's return
Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in 2021 with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager.
Ten Hag's dismissal
Ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United in 2024 after criticizing Ronaldo's performance.
Ronaldo's current status
Ronaldo joined Saudi club Al-Nassr in December 2022 and scored 14 league goals in 16 appearances.
What matters most
Erik Ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down due to lack of fitness and preparation during his second stint with the club.
