Cristiano Ronaldo Engages in Gruelling Training Session in Bid to Hit Top Form Amid Worrying Goal Drought

Cristiano Ronaldo Engages in Gruelling Training Session in Bid to Hit Top Form Amid Worrying Goal Drought

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo is desperately pushing to rediscover his form after experiencing a goal drought
  • The Manchester United star has failed to score in six of his last appearances for the Red Devils
  • Ronaldo currently has 14 goals to his name across competitions since his return to Old Trafford in the summer

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly engaging in gruelling training sessions in a bid to hit top form amid his worrying goal drought.

The Man United forward is currently on his longest goal drought since 2009 having failed to find the back of the net in his side's last outing against Southampton.

Man United forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: Getty Images.
Cristiano Ronaldo is desperately pushing to rediscover his form after experiencing a goal drought. Photo: Getty Images.
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Ronaldo has now gone for six matches without a goal, with his last for United coming in a 3-1 home win against Burnley back on December 30.

The last time he went that long without a goal was in 2009 in the final months of his first Old Trafford stint.

Ronaldo bids to hit top form

The Portuguese talisman now appears to have changed his training schedule, with The Sun reporting the 37-year-old was the first to arrive and last to leave Carrington during Sunday's training session.

According to the publication, Ronny checked in at the facility at 9.20 am and did not leave until 2.20 pm.

Ronaldo's record at Old Trafford

The Portugal international penned a two-year contract on his second return to the Theatre of Dreams from Juventus.

Despite his frustrating goal drought, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has already scored 14 goals across competitions.

However, there are suggestions he could cut his stay short and leave the club in the summer after starting to feel his age.

Meanwhile, the ex-Real Madrid ace will be hoping to find the back of the net when United take on Brighton on Tuesday, February 15.

Man United to reward De Gea

Earlier, Sports Brief reported David de Gea is in line to be rewarded with a new contract at Man United following his string of impressive performances.

Despite United's struggles, the Spaniard has been in top shape, with his display winning him the Premier League Player of the Month for January.

Reports suggest United are looking to extend his stay at Old Trafford, with De Gea assured of earning wages closer to his current £375,000 a week.

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