What Erik Ten Hag said about Cristiano Ronaldo and how the media singles him out

Manchester United has had a negative start in the Premier League, with two consecutive defeats, and the circumstances increased the rumors of the possible departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. However, manager Erik ten Hag reaffirmed the attacker's continuity at the club and referred to the criticisms regarding his attitude, hoping that the player will perform better in the coming days.

"I repeat the same: Cristiano is in our plans. That's what I can say," explained the 'Red Devils' tactician at a press conference on Friday. The Portuguese superstar has a contract with the institution until June 30, 2023.

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Immediately, the Dutch coach responded to the negative comments towards his squad for the defeats in a row, which includes everyone. “I don't know why he ('CR7′) is the center of attention. It was the performance of the whole team, also Ronaldo”, Erik ten Hag told the media.

“I take note of some criticisms. In some cases they are good advice, so I consider them. But at the same time others are not so good, so I put them aside. It's not difficult to motivate this squad. They have worked very well in training since the start of the season”, added the Manchester United manager.

What Ten Hag said about Casemiro transfer

Finally, Erik ten Hag was cautious about the possible signing of Casemiro, who already showed his position of wanting to leave Real Madrid. "I can't tell you anything," the coach indicated, evading the topic.