Anthony Elanga Responds to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Bizarre Comment About Young Players

• Manchester United's Anthony Elanga has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial comments about young footballers
• Ronaldo said young players of this age don't care, adding they don't suffer and lack the same mentality he did when he was young
• The five-time Ballon d'Or winner made the comments during the now infamous interview with media personality Piers Morgan

Manchester United star Anthony Elanga has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's comments about young players in today's game.

Ronaldo claimed that this era's footballing youngsters did not possess the same hunger and desire as he did when he was young.

A tease of Ronaldo's surprise interview dropped for the first time on November 13, but the full exclusive aired on Wednesday and Thursday.

The 37-year-old forward spoke at length on several issues, levelling criticism at Man United's owners, the club's manager, his teammates, Lionel Messi, the World Cup, and even his own career.

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Elanga responds to Ronaldo

According to the Mirror, Ronaldo said that young footballers these days are distracted by technology, and lack the same focus and hunger as he did, using his own 12-year-old son to draw comparison.

"I don't mean that they don't respect the more experienced players or the older players, but they live in a different era... The mentality is not the same, they are not suffering."

Elanga stressed that his opinion of Ronaldo would not change, despite everything the superstar said in the interview.

Speaking to Swedish outlet Aftonbladet, via MEN, Elanga said he understood what the legendary forward meant about young players in general.

He agreed it was quite simple for young players to become distracted by mobile devices and technology, and thus lose focus.

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"I always focus 100 per cent on my job and what I do. Young players at United are listening, but I can understand what he is saying."

Ronaldo's dream World Cup final

Sports Brief earlier reported on Ronaldo revealing his dream final encounter for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The Portugal star revealed his desire to meet his Manchester United teammate Casemiro's Brazil in the final of the Mundial.

Ronaldo also spoke about his team’s chances, where he boldly declared he would love to come up against Brazil for the World Cup trophy.