'As Manchester United Coach, You Can't Say You Can't Win': Cristiano Ronaldo Criticizes Erik Ten Hag

Cristiano Ronaldo is perhaps the best Manchester United player of all time, as he is the last ever player from Manchester United not but also the whole Premier League to win a Ballon d’Or in 2008. He rocked the football world under Sir Alex Ferguson and contributed significantly to the team's victory. His comeback in 2021 had a significant influence on the club's success. Despite his second stint with the team being terminated owing to managerial changes, it does not alter Ronaldo's excellent history with the Red Devils, which continues to resonate with fans across the world. 

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Cristiano Ronaldo speaks about the wrong mental approach of Erik Ten Hag to leading a club like Manchester United 

 Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese legend, finds it especially upsetting to see Old Trafford's collapse over the last ten years, even labelling United a decent team may now be overstated if we look at the standard of football they once had. Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson ruled the football world and especially the Premier League which was at its peak in the Barclays era. However, it’s never been the same since the esteemed manager left. 

Manchester United has reached a low position not typical of its wealthy past and reputation. Apart from one UEFA Europa League triumph under José Mourinho, they have had a notable trophy drought in the Premier League and other major European tournaments during the previous 10 years. This has helped United to become a regular target of mocking in the Premier League recently.

Remarkably still an admired figure at United, Ronaldo has expressed his lifelong love for the team that helped define his career. He has also expressed his opinions on the actions United should take to restore its previous splendour.

Furthermore, Ronaldo has openly attacked Erik Ten Hag, the manager now in charge, pointing out his alleged lack of confidence and aggressiveness in team management. CR7 didn’t start well in his second season during his second stint at United under ErikTen Hag, as the Dutch manager allegedly treated Ronaldo unfairly as the goal scorer of the football world was visibly upset. Ronaldo on the manager opined: 

“United, they need to rebuild everything, in my opinion. The coach (Ten Hag), they say they cannot compete to win the League and Champions League,” Ronaldo told in conversation with Five.

“As Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you’re not going to fight to win the League or Champions League. You have to be, to mentally say, listen, maybe we don’t have that potential, but I cannot say that. We’re going to try. You have to try.

“This is why Man United need to rebuild”.

“If Ten Hag listens to Ruud van Nistelrooy… maybe he can help. He knows the club and the club should listen the guys who were there, as this is really important,” 

“Rio Ferdinand, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Sir Alex Ferguson… you need advice from this people. You cannot rebuild a club without knowledge”

The struggling Erik Ten Hag should probably take Ronaldo up on his suggestion. The Portuguese forward's amazing record of 145 goals and 64 assists in 346 games for United emphasises his importance. Over his seven-year stint, Ronaldo also has three Premier League medals, two League Cups, one Champions League trophy, and one FA Cup.