When Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford in August, Manchester United fans hoped that the mere presence of the five-time Golden Ball winner would take young players such as Mason Greenwood, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford to the next level.
The reality, however, is that Ronaldo did not come to hold anyone’s hand.
The Adventure number two in England is not going as planned by Ronaldo. The Red Devils had bad results at the beginning of the season, consequently changing the coach. They are seventh in the Premier League table and if that position does not improve, they face unsuccessful qualification for the Champions League. does not accept
To make matters worse for United, new rumors about the bad situation inside the club arise every day, and in the latest one, which was broadcast by “Athletic,” it is pointed out that several younger players in the locker room are not on good terms with the Portuguese. Edinson Cavani, even in broken English, is a more powerful and unifying presence.
At Juventus, less experienced players, such as Paulo Dybala, were considered less respected in Ronaldo’s presence, while defender Leonardo Bonucci claimed that Juventus was “more of a team” since Ronaldo left.
Not so long ago, in an interview with “Athletic”, Ronaldo suggested that he was not satisfied with the attitude of today’s young players.
I remember when I was 18, some older players talked to me, and I understood that as if I had to improve, they knew more than me because they had more bad moments. This new generation does not accept criticism at all. I have children, I know. They are doing the opposite, “he stated.”
Manchester United welcomes the West Ham team in the 23rd round of the Premier League this weekend.
