Cristiano Ronaldo has questioned Erik ten Hag’s mentality and demanded a “rebuild” at Manchester United.
Ronaldo failed to see eye to eye with Ten Hag during his second spell at Old Trafford, which ended with the mutual cancellation of his contract in November 2022.
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The decision to part ways was prompted by Ronaldo appearing on TV with Piers Morgan and launching a stinging attack on the club and Ten Hag.
He subsequently joined Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia but has continued to criticise his former employers and boss, who he believes is wrong not to talk up United’s chances of winning major silverware.
Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, which is released in full tomorrow, he said: “Manchester, they need to rebuild everything, in my opinion.
“The coach… [he says] they cannot compete to win the league and Champions League.
“[As] Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you’re not going to fight to win the league or Champions League.
“You have 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.”
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— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 5, 2024
United bolstered Ten Hag’s backroom staff over the summer, bringing in Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake as assistant managers.
It has yet to bear fruit with the club winning just one of their opening three Premier League games while the manner of their 3-0 defeat at home to…
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Author : Jon Fisher
Publish date : 2024-09-11 12:20:24
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