Solskjaer eagerly seized the opportunity to bring Ronaldo back to Manchester United late in the summer of 2021, sparking widespread excitement and a frenzy on social media. However, he has acknowledged that Ronaldo’s return did not unfold as planned and discussed the challenges posed by the player’s passionate personality.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, presented by Sky Bet, Solskjaer remarked, “Cristiano – when you know him and speak to him, he wanted to play three out of four games, he realised he’s getting older as well. But when you leave him out once, he’s not happy!” Solskjaer told the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet. “Part of signing Cristiano Ronaldo was getting that passion from him, but that did have its complications. You’ve got Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, who can learn from Cristiano as he’s the best, the most disciplined and he’s been the best player in the world, and you think he’s going to help them. When he arrived at the club, he told me to start him for three games in a row, and then put me on the bench for the fourth game, but he’s so passionate so when I did that, he didn’t like it.”
Ronaldo’s return to United started impressively, marked by notable goals on his debut against Newcastle and crucial strikes in the Champions League against Villarreal and Atalanta. However, the team’s performance declined, culminating in heavy defeats against Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Watford, leading to Solskjaer’s dismissal in November. Solskjaer acknowledged the impact of Ronaldo’s presence on the team’s dynamics, especially regarding pressing tactics. Despite the difficulties, Solskjaer emphasized the mutual respect between him and Ronaldo, highlighting the player’s professionalism during disappointments.
Solskjaer’s successor, Erik ten Hag, encountered further challenges with Ronaldo, who departed a match against Tottenham prematurely and subsequently faced suspension. Ronaldo’s tenure at United ended abruptly in November 2022 after a candid interview with Piers Morgan, where he criticized the club.
Although Solskjaer has declined numerous coaching offers, he remains open to a return to management. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing personal well-being and hinted at the possibility of resuming coaching on his own terms, reflecting on his experiences at United and his desire for autonomy in future endeavours.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
PortugalThis season he played in total 20 times for 1796 minutes for Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored 21 goals for Al Nassr. He procured 9 assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Pro League. In the last match Al Nassr drew 4-4 against Al Hazm. The next match in Pro League will be against Al Raed.
Al Nassr performance and stats
Al Nassr
Al Nassr is currently 2nd in the Pro League with 53 points.
In the last 22 games, it has won 17 times, drawn twice, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Al Nassr drawn 4-4 against Al Hazm.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 64 goals and conceding 30.
Al Nassr will play the next match in Pro League against Al Raed on Thursday 7th of March in Kennesaw. The prediction is Al Nassr winning the match.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United
Manchester United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 44 points.
In the last 27 games, it has won 14 times, drawn twice, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 3-1 against Manchester City.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 37 goals and conceding 39.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Everton on Saturday 9th of March in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.
