Manchester United’s head coach Erik ten Hag spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role at the club, emphasizing the delicate balance between emotion and strategy in decision making. He explained that intuition can guide choices, but every move must be rational and aligned with the plan Manchester United aims to execute. The Dutch coach stressed the importance of unity and clear communication, noting that everyone must operate on the same wavelength to push the team forward. He added that Ronaldo has shown, in recent times, that he can adapt to United’s style and, if integrated effectively, can influence match outcomes with his elite abilities. [Sky Sports]
The Red Devils are preparing to face Arsenal in the sixth round of the English Premier League. The match is scheduled for today, with kickoff set for 18:30 local time. [Sky Sports]
Ronaldo, now 37 years old, has appeared in only one game this season and has been taken off the field as a substitute on four occasions. [Sky Sports]
There have been reports about Ronaldo’s form this season, noting that while he has delivered in the past, his role within the team’s evolving system remains under review. Historically, he has recorded goals in five different Premier League opening fixtures. This marks a significant milestone that last occurred in the 2005/06 campaign. In that period, Ronaldo failed to score in seven early league games before finding the net against Middlesbrough in a high-scoring 4-1 victory. [Sky Sports]