Erik ten Hag is able to act as each pal and instructor to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United star’s speedy future was lastly put to mattress.
Erik ten Hag warns Cristiano Ronaldo forward of Manchester United vs Arsenal (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSErik ten Hag mentioned he wovs to be pal and instructor for RonaldoRonaldo remained at Old Trafford after the deadline for a transfer handedTen Hag should determine whether or not Ronaldo returns to the beginning line-up at Old Trafford
Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag mentioned that he’s able to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s pal or instructor relying on what’s required to handle him productively for the crew, however he has considerations concerning the 37-year-old’s health.
Ronaldo was linked with Atletico within the switch window because of his want to play within the Champions League however remained at Old Trafford after the deadline for a transfer handed on Thursday.
“I will be his friend. Sometimes I will be his teacher. It depends on the situation,” mentioned Ten Hag. “As we all know, he didn’t have the pre-season and you can not miss the pre-season. Especially the game we play, the way of play is not the type in comparison with last year.
“It depends, (and) demands, co-operation and demands certain positioning, in and out of possession. And the other thing is fitness.”
Ten Hag should determine whether or not Ronaldo returns to the beginning line-up at Old Trafford in the present day to face Arsenal, who wished Lisandro Martinez from Ajax in the summertime window earlier than dropping out to United. The Argentina center-back has been a key performer in United’s revival after he was subbed at half-time within the 4-0 defeat to Brentford.
“I wanted him. Ball-playing but you also see his defending abilities,” said Ten Hag.
“His toughness, his positioning, his anticipating. Togetherness. I do know what he is ready to do. He has tempo. He is doing effectively however he has to do significantly better.
“The players who we signed are internationals for their countries. Secondly, they have performed really well in the Champions League. And third, also, they have individual skills, they are capable of playing high-intensity football, the players we selected. The players we recruited.”
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