Cristiano Ronaldo, via Instagram, declared himself ready for the start of the 2022/23 Premier League. Surprisingly for many, the Portuguese monster did not start Manchester United’s match against Brighton (1-2 won by Graham Potter’s team).
Erik ten Hag made this decision because, in his opinion, CR7 is still not 100%. This because of The bug he joined the preseason late (the official reason was family matters) and has only been working with the team for 10 days.
WHY CRISTIANO RONALDO NOT HE WAS A STARTER AGAINST BRIGHTON
“I don’t think at the moment (he was in shape to start), but this game will help him. Now we have a week, where we will progress. We all have to work hard, as a team. And then we will improve. We have to improve in the game and in form”.
“It takes time (to get in shape), you can’t force it. He has been training (with the team) for a week, now a little more. He has to do more to stay in shape, this match will help him. Now we have a week and it will improve next week.”the Dutchman told Sky Spots.
In a press conference, ETH commented that Martial would have started if he had not been injured: “If the striker had been available, he would have played. Cristiano has been working with the team for about 10 days. It is very little time to dispute 90 minutes. That’s the reason he didn’t start.”
¿The bug gave the team what Ten Hag expected? “I think so. The second half we were better, with Christian Eriksen lowering his position and Cristiano Ronaldo up. We generate. We had a couple of good chances, it’s a shame we couldn’t make it 2-2”.
CR7 has until September 1, which is the end date of the market, to seek accommodation elsewhere. Reports in England indicate that he wants to leave, but his continuity at the Old Trafford giant is not ruled out. If he remains, yes, he will live his first season without UEFA Champions League since 2003.
Undefeated data. Cristiano Ronaldo only played 45 minutes in the 2022/23 pre-season with Manchester United. He participated in the duel against Rayo Vallecano.
Did you know…? Considering his first and second stages, Cristiano Ronaldo has 102 goals and 37 assists in 227 games played in the Premier League. Additionally, he has won 1 Golden Boot and 2 MVP awards.
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