Cristiano Ronaldo is experiencing an atypical start to the season. The striker expressed his desire to leave Manchester United before the start of the 2022-2023 season. However, the recent presentation victory of Erik Ten Hag's team (2-1 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford) has changed the scenario regarding CR7’s case.
The 'Red Devils' not only won the derby against Liverpool, they also showed their best version with Ronaldo in the bench. It seems Ronaldo does not fit in with Ten Hag’s tactics as he was relegated to a secondary role by the coach, who prefers to play someone with more mobility, such as Marcus Rashford.
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"Cristiano Ronaldo's marriage is over... but it's United who want a divorce," journalist Martin Samuel begins in his column. "For the first time in his career, his club looks better off without him after the stirring win over Liverpool. Step by step, game by game, Cristiano Ronaldo is moving away from Manchester United, but not in the way he imagined," he added in the Daily Mail newspaper.
Immediately, the columnist of the British media highlighted that 'CR7′ backfired on his claim to leave. "He imagined himself being chased down the street by suitors and by United, too, begging him to stay. But it wasn't like that," he said and recalled how Chelsea and Atletico Madrid both ruled out signing him in the last few days.
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On the other hand, the journalist questioned the 37-year-old's commitment and focused on the fact that he did not participate in the preseason. "He is no longer the exemplary professional, the role model for everyone. By missing the club tour -including for personal reasons- and not being fit to start the season, this is not the Ronaldo we know”.
