[ad_1]
Published: October 23, 2021 9:45 pm
Last Updated: October 23, 2021 10:25 pm
ttps://www.101greatgoals.com/”http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd”>
Ronaldo rips into teammates during Atalanta match
Cristiano Ronaldo has – as expected – already made an impact for Manchester United on the pitch since his arrival back at Old Trafford following a summer move from Juventus.
With 6-goals across eight appearances for the Red Devils, including three in three during the club’s Champions League group stage campaign, Ronaldo has continued right where he left off before departing the club for Real Madrid back in the summer of 2009.
Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard (centre) celebrates scoring their side’s second goal of the game with Cristiano Ronaldo (right) during the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday September 19, 2021. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
But Ronaldo is not just the frontman of a bloated United attack under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and his leadership qualities were put on display during Wednesday night’s clash with neutral fan favorite Atalanta Bergamo at Old Trafford.
United eventually sealed all three points in a 3-2 thriller against Gian Piero Gasperini’s outfit thanks to a Ronaldo winner just 9-minutes from full time, but the Portuguese icon’s half-time tirade made headlines after he dubbed his side’s first-half performance “unacceptable” after the Red Devils went into the dressing room 2-0 down at the interval.
According to the Metro, citing the Sun via a United source, Ronaldo had strong words for his teammates amid a dismal display in front of the home support;
‘Cristiano addressed the whole team and told them that the performance was unacceptable. He asked if they were not ashamed and said this was not how Manchester United perform in front of their own fans. He told them they needed to win the game and, if they didn’t, they might not qualify for the next stage of the Champions League.’
Portuguese determined to bag trophies in second United stint
And despite the story on paper of a 36-year-old forward returning to a beloved club in the twilight of his career, Ronaldo insists that he is here to succeed during his second spell in the northwest of England.
In an interview with SkySports, the Portuguese was adamant when he stated that “I am here to win trophies. I am not here on holiday.”
🗣️ “I am here to win trophies. I am not here for a holiday”
Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to help #MUFC bring home some silverware this season
📺 Watch full exclusive interview ahead of Man Utd v Liverpool on Super Sunday pic.twitter.com/xS9hwqHt42
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 23, 2021
Thus far, his goal return and willingness to try to lift the team around him is proof positive of a competitive nature and desire to continue his legacy following his return to Old Trafford. If the result against Atalanta is any evidence, Ronaldo is already having the desired effect in United colors once more.
This article was edited by
Conor Laird.
Manchester United betting odds, next game:
Manchester United’s latest videos
Scout Report | Reds face Klopp’s Liverpool at Old Trafford | Manchester United v Liverpool
Get the lowdown on Liverpool ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s side’s visit to Old Trafford…
2021-10-22T18:00:16Z
Manager’s Press Conference | Manchester United v Liverpool | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Hear the latest team news from United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his pre-match…
2021-10-22T14:00:02Z
Manchester United latest news
Premier League table
| # | Team | MP | D | P |
| 1 | Chelsea FC | 9 | 20 | 22 |
| 2 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 16 | 18 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 8 | 13 | 17 |
| 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 8 | 3 | 15 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | -3 | 15 |
| 6 | Manchester United | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 7 | West Ham United | 8 | 5 | 14 |
| 8 | Everton FC | 8 | 4 | 14 |
| 9 | Arsenal FC | 9 | -3 | 14 |
| 10 | Brentford FC | 8 | 3 | 12 |
| 11 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 8 | 0 | 12 |
| 12 | Leicester City | 8 | -1 | 11 |
| 13 | Aston Villa | 9 | -2 | 10 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 8 | -3 | 8 |
| 15 | Southampton FC | 8 | -4 | 7 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 8 | -8 | 7 |
| 17 | Leeds United | 8 | -8 | 6 |
| 18 | Burnley FC | 8 | -8 | 3 |
| 19 | Newcastle United | 8 | -9 | 3 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 9 | -21 | 2 |
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 7 |
| Vardy, Jamie | Leicester City | 7 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 5 |
| Mane, Sadio | Liverpool FC | 5 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 4 |
| Aubameyang, Pierre-Emerick | Arsenal FC | 4 |
| Son, Heung Min | Tottenham Hotspur | 4 |
| Firmino, Roberto | Liverpool FC | 4 |
| Wilson, Callum | Newcastle United | 4 |
| Maupay, Neal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 |
| Hwang, Hee-chan | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 |
| Sarr, Ismaila | Watford FC | 4 |
| Greenwood, Mason | Manchester United | 4 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 3 |
| Townsend, Andros | Everton FC | 3 |
| King, Joshua | Watford FC | 3 |
| Ings, Danny | Aston Villa | 3 |
| Benrahma, Said | West Ham United | 3 |
| Gray, Demarai | Everton FC | 3 |
| Mount, Mason | Chelsea FC | 3 |
| Player | Team | Red Cards | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 0 | 5 |
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 0 | 4 |
| Veltman, Joel | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 4 |
| Mings, Tyrone | Aston Villa | 0 | 4 |
| Skipp, Oliver | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 4 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 0 | 2 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 0 | 3 |
| McGinn, John | Aston Villa | 0 | 3 |
| Richarlison | Everton FC | 0 | 3 |
| Westwood, Ashley | Burnley FC | 0 | 3 |
| Rice, Declan | West Ham United | 0 | 3 |
| Cooper, Liam | Leeds United | 0 | 3 |
| Ritchie, Matt | Newcastle United | 0 | 3 |
| Duffy, Shane | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 3 |
| Moreno, Rodrigo | Leeds United | 0 | 3 |
| Norgaard, Christian | Brentford FC | 0 | 3 |
| Tarkowski, James | Burnley FC | 0 | 3 |
| Laporte, Aymeric | Manchester City | 0 | 3 |
| Saiss, Romain | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | 3 |
| Neves, Ruben | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | 3 |
| Player | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 7 |
| Jesus, Gabriel | Manchester City | 5 |
| Kovacic, Mateo | Chelsea FC | 5 |
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 4 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 4 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 3 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 3 |
| Saint-Maximin, Allan | Newcastle United | 3 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 2 |
| Townsend, Andros | Everton FC | 2 |
| King, Joshua | Watford FC | 2 |
| Ings, Danny | Aston Villa | 2 |
| Benrahma, Said | West Ham United | 2 |
| Gray, Demarai | Everton FC | 2 |
| Mount, Mason | Chelsea FC | 2 |
| Toney, Ivan | Brentford FC | 2 |
| Smith-Rowe, Emile | Arsenal FC | 2 |
| James, Reece | Chelsea FC | 2 |
| Grealish, Jack | Manchester City | 2 |
| Jimenez, Raul | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2 |
[ad_2]
Source link
