It was like this before he arrived. He's obviously not perfect but the idea that he broke this team is daft.That’s the key right there. Since his arrival the whole team suffers
It was like this before he arrived. He's obviously not perfect but the idea that he broke this team is daft.That’s the key right there. Since his arrival the whole team suffers
I must say, there is more. This clearly shows that he made enough good off the ball runs which were good, but he was quite poor on the ball in my opinion. But at least, let's find him. The service was very poor.Pin this to the top of every page.
Ronaldo done what was is expected of a striker. It’s up to others to supply him the good.
Hopefully Ralf shows this to our so called footballers, the ones who can’t string a pass together.
Ronaldo ends up with many chances quite often as well, just not today. Cavani might have better positioning in the box at this stage in their careers, but most of these clips were when Newcastle's defensive line was quite high and Ronaldo made excellent runs. Exactly like RvP used to, but back then we could actually find him.How does Cavani always end up with so many chances? Cavani could have had a hat trick in 2nd half, and he was playing with the same players.
Making runs isn't the only thing a striker has to do, it's actually the bare minimum.
Indeed. So what else did he do?
31 passes in 90 minutes (vs Rashford, who had a very poor game, with 47)
37 touches (59 for Rashford)
20 carries (42 for Rashford)
1 attempted dribble (7 for Rashford)
0 shots on target (1 for Rashford)
0 tackles (2 for Rashford)
7 pressures (16 for Rashford)
Basically, he was shit. Contributed almost nothing. And a video showing him making approximately one run in behind every 15 minutes is supposed to convince us his completely anonymous performance was the fault of other players. Good one.
Watch his chances again. He's definitely a clever mover off the ball, but you also have to factor in that the defenders are tracking Ronaldo. We should definitely capitalize on this, and play Cavani next to Ronaldo as he's much better at this than Rashford. Greenwood will get there.How does Cavani always end up with so many chances? Cavani could have had a hat trick in 2nd half, and he was playing with the same players.
Zlatan is playing in Seria A. That's a huge difference. And as others had stated, Zlatan can hold the ball at least. Ronaldo has never done this, and he is playing as our CF.
Many of us saw this problem would happen, but mucho more were just amazed by the fact CR7 was again in a United shirt when was the least we needed to rebuild the team.
While you do have a point, they weren't actually playing the same position.
Zlatan started every game for Manchester United near Ronaldo's age yet the media and fans never once mentioned his lack of pressing.. I wonder why!? Could it be agendas..
Neither haaland or lukaku are poachers. lukaku carried the ball half the length of the pitch to win the penalty the other day, not something I would expect from a poacher. Both can also comfortably play on their own upfront whereas Ronaldo needs someone with him.Dortmund
If it makes you feel better people on here crapped on Zlatan every week. His 28 goals were a disappointment and he should have had 40 at a minimum were said regularly.Zlatan started every game for Manchester United near Ronaldo's age yet the media and fans never once mentioned his lack of pressing.. I wonder why!? Could it be agendas..
Watch his chances again. He's definitely a clever mover off the ball, but you also have to factor in that the defenders are tracking Ronaldo. We should definitely capitalize on this, and play Cavani next to Ronaldo as he's much better at this than Rashford. Greenwood will get there.
Zlatan started every game for Manchester United near Ronaldo's age yet the media and fans never once mentioned his lack of pressing.. I wonder why!? Could it be agendas..
You’re making a fair point with regards to RR but the Ronaldo and pressing thing started under Ole who isn’t RR and famous for his pressing style of play.It's nothing to do with any kind of agenda.
We have just hired a manager whose primary tactical feature is pressing - this is why players who are incapable of or unwilling to press are being highlighted.
Had we hired a manager who prefers tiki-taka, people would be rightfully pointing to our players with limited ball control, first touch and passing skills.
I had Rashford as one of the 10s, with Ronaldo and Greenwood (then Cavani) up top.They were the furthest forward “2” in a 4222, no?
You’re making a fair point with regards to RR but the Ronaldo and pressing thing started under Ole who isn’t RR and famous for his pressing style of play.
If it makes you feel better people on here crapped on Zlatan every week. His 28 goals were a disappointment and he should have had 40 at a minimum were said regularly.
I had Rashford as one of the 10s, with Ronaldo and Greenwood (then Cavani) up top.
Has this video been posted?
Not sure we're watching the same videos. He's onside there.Rashford type runs
Who is making the point that this is all there is to being a striker?It's hilarious. There's more to being a striker than making these Rashford type runs off the shoulder FFS. People will big up anything he does.
The main part being scoring goals and he could have had at least 2 if we were better at passing yesterdayIt's hilarious. There's more to being a striker than making these Rashford type runs off the shoulder FFS. People will big up anything he does.
I think we'd be worse off without him giving Cavani's injuries. If we had Mason and Martial up front for most of the season, I think we'd be in the EL and even lower in the league table.Does anyone actually think or believe that signing Ronaldo has made us a better team
I'm not sure about the rest of his stats but Cavani had less touches than Greenwood but scored with 2/5 shots on target. Our only striker to really affect the game.I don’t think so. Anyway, Greenwood’s stats are similarly superior to Ronaldo’s extrapolated to 90 minutes (and he also had a very poor game)
That’s the really damning thing. Both Rashford and Greenwood had stinkers but each made more or less twice the contribution Ronaldo did, by every metric.
The team would have been knocked out of the Champions League if not for him. IMO because of Ronnie’s play-style, temperament and demands on his team-mates, him returning has highlighted and exacerbated the weak and selfish mentality of some of our players.Does anyone actually think or believe that signing Ronaldo has made us a better team
It wasn’t. We concede more goals, score fewer goals, win fewer points, create fewer chances, concede more chances and play less direct fotball with him than we did before he arrived. These are statistical facts. It’s also valid for the small amount of time without him on the pitch after his arrival.It was like this before he arrived. He's obviously not perfect but the idea that he broke this team is daft.
Zlatans pressing numbers was 2xRonaldo’s, and still is. Ronaldo’s goalscoring was GOAT level, it isn’t anymore. Sadly a lot of fans judge him on past achievements and levels, which is not what we are getting now.Ibra starts for potential Italian champions AC Milan at 40/41 years of age and there's talk of him getting a new contract too because the club is so pleased with him.
how come Ibra can start for AC Milan at 40 years of age (and he started for Manchester United not far off Ronaldo's agebut some people think Ronaldo can't start for top 4 contenders Manchester United at 36/37 years of age especially with the way Ronaldo looks after himself and lack of serious injuries.
I don't understand the difference. Especially when Ronaldo is a genuine GOAT and the best goal scorer statistically of all-time.
the media and pundits in England are horrible with the agendas. Sadly a lot of fans fall for it judging by the comments in this thread too Sad.
the media and fans didn't go on about Ibra's pressing when he played and started ALL the games for Manchester United. And he was around Ronaldo's age! It's a disgrace.
I think our board definitely has a hand in the amount of his playing time. I remember RR mentioned in one of his interviews that he had spoken about Cristiano with the board before joining us and reassured them that “he’s happy to work with him”.
I'm beginning to think it's in multiple contracts the way we persist with 4 attackers.It's probably in his contract.
Which is a bit mental because I prefer Cavani sometimes. You shouldn't have undroppable players, it wrecks the idea of the team.It's probably in his contract.
I'd like to see people make such weak arguments for Lukaku. Or if only we had Makelele, Maguire would be the bestest.The main part being scoring goals and he could have had at least 2 if we were better at passing yesterday