Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United looks uncertain
The Portuguese international played a very limited role in Man United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday night.
He came on as a substitute in the 86th minute as Anthony Elanga, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho started the game.
Darrent Bent believes Ronaldo should start getting used to sitting on the bench at United.
Bent told talkSPORT: “There were notable standout performers, the two centre halves [Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez] defended well, the front three. And I get it – a lot of people say, ‘How can you not play Ronaldo in this team?’
“I think if [Erik] ten Hag wants to play that high-energy, high-pressing, all-guns-blazing [style], unfortunately you can’t play Ronaldo. That’s no slight on Ronaldo, you’re talking about one of the greatest players you’ve ever seen.
“But in that system… he’s 37 years old. Look at the energy of [Anthony] Elanga, [Marcus] Rashford. That’s when Rashford is at his best. Stop trying to complicate it by dropping off and trying to show everyone you’re a good player, by linking play…
“No. His best attribute is his pace. When he starts running in behind regularly, he gives defenders nightmares. For his goal [against Liverpool], fantastic finish, composure, that’s where he was at his best.”
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