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Erik ten Hag accused of ‘wasting’ Cristiano Ronaldo by former Man Utd accomplice

Former Manchester United assistant coach Benni McCarthy believes manager Erik ten Hag “wasted” Cristiano Ronaldo during the forward’s second stint at Old Trafford

Erik ten Hag has been told he “wasted a great opportunity” to utilise Cristiano Ronaldo by his former Manchester United assistant Benni McCarthy.

McCarthy spent two years as part of Ten Hag’s coaching staff at Old Trafford, before leaving the club this summer as part of a shake-up. The former Blackburn and West Ham striker has now opened up about his time at the club, giving his thoughts on Ronaldo’s ill-fated return.

Ronaldo rejoined United from Juventus in 2021 and netted 24 goals in his first season, but he fell out with Ten Hag the following year and his contract was terminated after he aired his grievances in an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.

In the interview, Ronaldo said he did not respect Ten Hag and claimed he had been “betrayed” by the club. And McCarthy has sided with Ronaldo, claiming Ten Hag “wasted” the chance to get the most out of a player who is the “best in the world ” at what he does.

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When asked if Ronaldo’s departure was inevitable, McCarthy told Zero Zero : “Yes, it was inevitable. In the end he left the club and chose Al Nassr. He is proving to everyone that he can still score goals.

“If we work as a team and then let Cristiano do what he needs to do in his position, because he is the best in the world at it, that is ideal. I think Manchester United wasted a great opportunity to use Cristiano in the right way. But I was not the head coach and I could not be the one to make those decisions.

“It wasn’t easy because Cristiano is a huge character. He has his one personality, his own maturity, and he wants a coach who understands him too. At a certain point, it’s true, things started not working out between them. Erik had his philosophy, his ideas and he didn’t see Cristiano being part of them.

“And that’s when problems started. Cristiano wasn’t happy when he wasn’t playing because he gave everything he could in training. He trains like I’ve never seen anyone train before. He’s an elite player in every way, even in his behaviour.

“He would arrive at training very early, maybe two hours before everyone else started arriving. He was the most impressive athlete I have ever met in my life. Not all athletes have what it takes to be like that. Unfortunately, the coach’s philosophy was different from what he had envisioned.

“[Ten Hag] wanted a forward who could press up front. And Cristiano believed that this work should be done by the team as a whole. With him, in some areas, the best thing to do was to give him the ball and let him do his thing.

“Cristiano saw Ten Hag opting for [Anthony] Martial and [Marcus] Rashford in the ‘9’ position and he wasn’t happy because he felt superior to all of them. The coach saw things differently.”

 

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BREAKING NEWS: New Man United Coach Thomas Tuchel has ask for ask the board to bring His best player at Chelsea to Old Trafford

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BREAKING NEWS: New Man United Coach Thomas Tuchel has ask for ask the board to bring His best player at Chelsea to Old Trafford

Chelsea have offered Ben Chilwell to Man united as they aim to further trim their wage bill, it has been claimed.

England defender Chilwell joined Chelsea from Leicester City in 2020, playing more than 100 first-team games during an injury-hit four years in West London. The 27-year-old signed a contract extension towards the end of the 2022-23 season, with his current deal running until the summer of 2027.

Since signing that deal, though, two changes of manager have left him down the pecking order. Current boss Enzo Maresca has been brutally honest with the left-back, who barely featured in pre-season and has been told he will struggle for minutes without a move.

A transfer to Premier League rivals United is among the possibilities explored, though it’s far from straightforward. Erik ten Hag’s side are currently without injured duo Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, which may explain Chelsea’s approach.

According to talkSPORT, United have been offered the chance to sign Chilwell and Chelsea would not stand in the way of a move. He wasn’t part of the squad chosen by Maresca to face Manchester City on Sunday, with Marc Cucurella starting at left-back.

“With Chilly it’s quite clear,” Maresca said in the lead-up to the Premier League opener. “I love the way he trains, I love the way he is but the problem is that he struggles with us a little bit to find his best position.

“When you train everyday and you don’t get minutes, it’s not good for them and it’s not good for me because I need to make decisions. For some players, it’s sometimes better to leave and to go somewhere to get minutes. We will see what happens, the transfer window is open and we will see what happens.”

Chilwell is one of a number of senior stars left out of Maresca’s squad to face Servette in Thursday’s Europa Conference League play-off first leg. Raheem Sterling has also been omitted, with the former Manchester City star losing his squad number to summer signing Pedro Neto on Wednesday.

Sterling, like Chilwell, was left out of the matchday squad on Sunday. “I’m not saying Raheem is not a good player but I prefer different kinds of wingers. This is the reason why,” the manager said.

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I cried so hard when He told me He will be leaving us by January, without Him I’m useless on the pitch”, Bruno Fernandez broke down in tears during press conference as another Man United key player confirm departure by January –

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I cried so hard when He told me He will be leaving us by January, without Him I’m useless on the pitch”, Bruno Fernandez broke down in tears during press conference as another Man United key player confirm departure by January – Not Rashford and not Mainoo

Manchester United are expected to lose Christian Eriksen for nothing, with the player attracting interest from Ajax over a potential reunion.

During the summer transfer window, United seemed keen to offload the Denmark international to make some profit on the player who had entered the final year of his contract. The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming the Mancunian giants could allow Eriksen “to leave for €5m.”

However, the 32-year-old remained at Old Trafford, and has surprisingly emerged as one of Erik ten Hag’s best performing players this season.

The Dutchman has largely overlooked both Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte for Eriksen, having handed him eight appearances across all competitions so far.

The former Tottenham Hotspur man’s technical security in possession has come in handy for the side who consistently struggle to control the tempo of the game. He has also been directly involved in six goals.

Despite his resurgence in form, United chiefs are “not expected” to give him a new deal, claims The Sun.

The midfielder will be free to leave in the summer of 2025 and negotiate a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England come January 1.

Eriksen, who joined United from Brentford in 2022, is understood to be in “high demand” and his former club Ajax “lead the way in trying to sign him.”

The Dane is a product of Ajax’s famed academy and made over 100 senior appearances for the Dutch giants before moving to England to play for Spurs.

His former club are keeping an eye on his situation and could reportedly be prepared to hand him a three-year deal, potentially allowing him to finish his career where it all started.

Eriksen has also attracted interest from clubs in America and Saudi Arabia but it is claimed the idea of a “fairytale return” to Amsterdam is tempting for him.

Ajax, keen to beat the competition for his signature, are looking to find an agreement with Eriksen in the New Year ahead of a summer switch.

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BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United board have officially came to conclusion to part ways with Ten Hag and appoints Thomas Tuchel as New Manager, Decision taken during board meeting last night – HERE WE GO CONFIRMED

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BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United board have officially came to conclusion to part ways with Ten Hag and appoints Thomas Tuchel as New Manager, Decision taken during board meeting last night – HERE WE GO CONFIRMED

 

Manchester United’s Carrington training complex is undergoing a £50 million renovation to align its facilities with those of other elite football clubs. These upgrades, however, have led to increased exposure during training sessions, prompting manager Erik ten Hag to request the installation of a large white wall to shield practices from outside observers and offer protection from the weather.

Despite uncertainty regarding Ten Hag’s future at the club, Manchester United’s top officials, including those from INEOS, approved the wall.

This decision, according to the Daily Mail, is intended to restore the level of privacy the team previously enjoyed at their old training ground. However, the wall’s cost has raised concerns among some staff members, particularly given the club’s recent cost-cutting measures, which saw 250 jobs lost during a major restructuring.

While the new co-owners have promised to reinvest the savings from these cuts into first-team operations, some employees question whether the wall is a necessary expenditure.

Concerns were further heightened after reports from the Mirror indicated that Sir Jim Ratcliffe had canceled some of the team’s customary perks during last season’s FA Cup final.

This is not the first time unusual changes have been made at Carrington. Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal once installed windbreakers at the complex, citing the challenges posed by windy conditions during training.

Despite the club’s efforts to improve its facilities, these recent decisions reflect the ongoing tensions between financial management and the desire to support the team’s performance.

Ten Hag, however, remains optimistic about the support he has from the club’s leadership, even though Manchester United has had a difficult start to the season, finding themselves in an unexpectedly low position in the league table.

In summary, the Carrington upgrades demonstrate the club’s commitment to providing the best environment for its players and coaching staff, but the financial implications of such decisions, particularly during a period of restructuring and cost-saving, have led to divided opinions within the club’s ranks.

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