Jamie Carragher has told Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag to make the “bold decision” to remove Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Many fans and experts have called for Ronaldo to leave Old Trafford after a season at the club. He scored 18 goals in the Premier League, but has received criticism for his overall contribution to the team.
One of his biggest criticisms has been the former Liverpool Carragher defender, who has now urged the new United coach to get rid of the Portugal captain, as he believes he should make a statement to the squad.
“I’m thinking of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp right now,” he told Sky Sports’ Overlap Fan Debate (via the Daily Star). “When Pep came in at Man City he just said, ‘Joe Hart, no.’ , you are not here “.
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“When Klopp arrived in Liverpool that summer, I think they had brought players under Brendan Rodgers. [Christian] Benteke cost between £ 35 million and £ 40 million, it cost a few pounds, but Klopp said, “You’re not for me, out.” It was like making that big bold decision right away that makes everyone sit back and take note.
“I am convinced that Ten Hag must do it with Ronaldo, whether he is allowed to or not. I’ve been saying this constantly this season – it wasn’t a good signing. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players of all time and they see me as a man who criticizes Ronaldo.
“Ronaldo is a million times better player than ever, I’m not in a position to lace up his boots, obviously, but I’m not saying that for lack of respect, it’s amazing, but Ronaldo has never played in such a bad team. He has always played with great teams and his attitude of trying to be the protagonist, driving the team, scoring goals, when you are on a great team that looks positive.
“When you don’t play with a great team it can be seen as a negative and I think it has been this season. Man United cannot enter next season with a 38-year-old center-forward, despite scoring goals. That’s not right for Man United. “