Yes it’s Ronaldos fault that the players have lost belief in the manager.
Ronaldo is a better player. That’s just a fact. In terms of Bruno was our best player and now he isn’t…..that’s because Ronaldo is a better player and has had a brilliant impact on our results so far….god knows where we’d be without him. Out of the CL for sure.
I didn't say Ronaldo is not better player, he is, individually, he is.
What I wanted to say is, is this ''upgrade'' bring the team to next level? nope, as the result suggested, this team is declining, level down compare to last season, so I won't call it upgrade as you do.
From where you know the players disbelief the manager make the team declining? And why if Man Unted do not play Ronaldo would out of CL for sure?
Football is 11 vs 11 game. You need 11 players play at the same tactics, belief and teamwork. A better player wasn't necessary an upgrade, Pogba, Sanchez, Veron... all were better players than players they replaced, but all weren't turn right, because they simply couldn't ''upgrading'' the whole system.
It is different like the PES2022 or FIFA2022 that you played, buy in top class players, or legend, set your formation to 4-3-3, and you will get the best out of them, individually and as a team.
Many things have to consider before bringing the new player, apart from his ability they way the play, also need to consider his life style, character and personality do they match the team or the league? Yes bringing Ronaldo does bring in some positive, but at the same time, it bring in some problem too, especially to the manager and the team. Imaging you have one old striker who wanted 90 minutes football only, it is above everyone including the manger and the captain, showing his displeasure in the public, kicking opponent recklessly when he didn't score... all those won't bring any good to the team and dressing room. I won't surprise young strikers wanted to leave, or do not want to join Man United by this 90 minutes ego.
So, in conclusion, at this moment, bringing in Ronaldo, I won't call it as an ''upgrade''. This system integration wasn't right, it slow down everything in fact.