GOLAZONEWSErik ten Hag discusses disappointment with Cristiano Ronaldo
- Erik ten Hag managed Manchester United from 2022 to 2024.
- Ten Hag accused Ronaldo of lacking dedication and missing training sessions.
- The manager stated he had to make a rational decision regarding the player.
Erik ten Hag, currently serving as technical director at Twente, has reflected on his two-year stint as Manchester United manager between 2022 and 2024. Speaking to The Athletic, he addressed the challenging dynamic he experienced with Cristiano Ronaldo during his tenure.
The Dutch manager expressed significant disappointment in the Portuguese forward, alleging that Ronaldo failed to show the necessary commitment to the team. Ten Hag specifically noted that the player was absent from training sessions, which hindered the plans they had previously discussed.
Ten Hag recounted traveling to Portugal to coordinate their efforts, only to feel let down by the player's subsequent actions. He described the situation as one where he was forced to make a rational decision to address the impact on the squad.