Ralf Rangnick Fires Strong Warning to Man United About Cristiano Ronaldo

Ralf Rangnick Fires Strong Warning to Man United About Cristiano Ronaldo

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Ralf Rangnick believes Manchester United's continued reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics will hurt the team's general performance
  • According to Rangnick, United must raise their game in the upcoming fixtures to finish the season on a high
  • Ronaldo proved the only difference for the Red Devils as they battled the Canaries to a 3-2 win at Old Trafford

Ralf Rangnick has urged Manchester United to stop relying on Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics to kill off matches.

Ronaldo was once again the man of the moment for United on Saturday, April 16, as he staged a masterclass against Norwich to inspire his side to a vital win at Old Trafford.

Interim Man United boss Ralf Rangnick speaks during a press conference at Carrington Training Ground. Photo by Tom Purslow.
Interim Man United boss Ralf Rangnick speaks during a press conference at Carrington Training Ground. Photo by Tom Purslow.
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner netted a sensational hat-trick during the clash to earn United the three points.

Ralf Rangnick wants Man United to stop relying on Ronaldo

However, Rangnick has warned United's continued reliance on Ronaldo will hurt the team in their pursuit to end the season on a high.

While assessing the team's performance, the Red Devils' interim boss was critical of his players' build-up and defending during the encounter.

"We should not only rely on him (Cristiano Ronaldo)," Rangnick said as quoted by Daily Mail.
"We played well at times but we sometimes slowed the game down and didn't make use of overlap situations on the wing. Defensively I was not happy at all," he continued.

Ralf Rangnick warns Man United about Liverpool

According to Rangnick, United risk getting battered by Liverpool should they fail to up their game in their upcoming fixture at Anfield.

"We definitely have to raise our play," he noted.
"If we want to get points out of those games (against Liverpool and Arsenal) we have to raise our level and play our best," he added.

Ronaldo to pocket huge bonuses after Nortwich hat-trick

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Cristiano Ronaldo will be going home all smiles after his incredible performance for Man United against Norwich.

The striker's three goals will see him smile all the way to the bank as he is set for enormous bonuses from United.

The bonuses include a £750,000 payout for scoring 20 goals across competitions for the Red Devils.

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