# Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down

> Former MUFC manager Erik Ten Hag blames Cristiano Ronaldo for poor performance at Manchester United.
- Title: Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down · Sportstar
- Summary: Former MUFC manager Erik Ten Hag blames Cristiano Ronaldo for poor performance at Manchester United. Erik Ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/cristiano-ronaldo-struggle-at-manchester-united-manager-erik-ten-hag-comments-on-cr7-premier-league/article71604763.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-20T13:23:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cristiano ronaldo, manchester united, erik ten hag, premier league, football, performance, fitness, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Erik Ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down due to lack of fitness and preparation during his second stint with the club.