Erik ten Hag has been urged to sell Cristiano Ronaldo this summer by Jamie Carragher, who told the Dutchman to follow the strategy of Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola.
Jamie Carragher has a bold view of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United for next season (
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Liverpool star Jamie Carragher has demanded that Erik ten Hag sell Cristiano Ronaldo to leave his mark as Manchester United manager.
It was a horrible season for United, and Ronaldo was the one who saved the grace with an emotional return and 18 goals in his name. United managed to get into the top six, and this was mainly due to Ronaldo’s influence throughout the season.
But despite that, Carragher has called for Ten Hag to make a major statement and sell the five-time Golden Ball winner this summer. And in doing so, he can follow Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola in starting as they want to continue.
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Ronaldo is one of the greatest players to have ever graced the game and, without a doubt, to the conversation as the best that the United shirt has ever worn. But the Portuguese star will turn 38 next season, and Carragher feels as if Ten Hag cannot begin his reconstruction with an old striker leading the line.
Carragher referred to what both Guardiola and Klopp did when they were appointed, as he explained how they were not afraid to make changes that were considered controversial. And Carragher asked Ten Hag to do the same, as he told The Overlap: “I’m thinking of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp right now.
“When Pep came in at Man City he just said, ‘Joe Hart, no.’ “You’re not here.” When Klopp arrived in Liverpool, players had been brought in under Brendan Rodgers’ orders that summer.
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“I think 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 down and take note.
“I am convinced that Ten Hag has to do it with Ronaldo, whether he has permission or not. I have said it constantly this season: it was not a good signing. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players of all time. they see him as a guy 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 this out of disrespect, it’s amazing, but Ronaldo has never played for 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.
It has been a disappointing return for Ronaldo, as United have struggled (
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“When you don’t play for a great team it can be seen as negative and I think it has been this season. Man United can’t come in next season with a 38-year-old center-forward, even if he does. Scoring goals. is right for Man United “.
Ronaldo was linked with a move this summer due to United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League, but now it looks like he will see his two-year contract. But if Ten Hag takes Carragher’s advice, Ronaldo will not have that option.
But Ten Hag have already confirmed that Ronaldo is part of his plans, as when asked at his first press conference as head of United, he replied: “Of course.” With Edinson Cavani leaving, he can still lead another striker, supporting Ronaldo.
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