Man United Told They Are Not Going to Win Anything With Cristiano Ronaldo in the Team

Man United Told They Are Not Going to Win Anything With Cristiano Ronaldo in the Team

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:12 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo has had a slow start to the new season with Manchester United this term
  • The Portuguese star has started just three matches so far this term, with Erik ten Hag preferring Marcus Rashford upfront
  • Paul Merson has now claimed that United risk not winning anything should Ten Hag have Ronaldo as the main man
  • The Red Devils are scheduled to resume action against rivals Manchester City after the international break

Manchester United have been warned that they will not win anything with Cristiano Ronaldo still in the team.

Ronaldo has had a slow start to the new season after a confusing summer that saw his future with the Red Devils plunged into uncertainty.

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A dejected Cristiano Ronaldo at full time of the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium. Photo by James Williamson.
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has since lost his place in the first team, with Erik ten Hag preferring Marcus Rashford in the attack.

Given his limited appearance so far this season, Ronaldo has scored only once, with his solitary goal coming against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League.

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Paul Merson suggests Cristiano Ronaldo should be dropped

While it remains unclear how much Ten Hag will be utilising Ronaldo after the international break, Paul Merson has suggested that Man United should drop the Portuguese talisman from the team.

According to the former Arsenal player, the Red Devils risk not winning anything this season if the former Real Madrid star is kept in the team.

"The hardest part is when you have to be critical of one of the best players who's ever played football," Merson told The Telegraph.
"Ronaldo was a 100 times better player than me, and I've got to say Man United are not going to win anything with him in the team," he added.

Meanwhile, United are currently placed fifth on the Premier League standings with 12 points after six rounds of matches.

Ronaldo excited after winning prestigious award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his delight after winning the Best Scorer award at the 2022 Gala Quinas de Ouro.

The Man United forward was awarded the prestigious gong for his contribution to the national football team.

Ronaldo has scored an eyewatering 117 goals for the Fernando Santos-tutored side and will be hoping to add to his tally during the upcoming international break.

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