Patrice Evra insists Erik ten Hag needs to talk with Cristiano Ronaldo over his future at Man United MUFC
Patrice Evra believes Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag should have an ‘honest discussion’ with Cristiano Ronaldo after his omission from the team.last month and has not featured in the Dutchman’s starting XI in the four league games since the reverse in west London.GETTYThe Portuguese star wass top scorer last season with 18 Premier League goals following his return to the club from Juventus.
“Let’s be clear, to put Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench is a massive statement, because Cristiano Ronaldo will think it’s not fair, last year he scored like 18 goals, so in his head he will be like ‘why am I on the bench?’ He’s right, but you have a manager and you have to respect his decision.” “I understand the frustration of Cristiano Ronaldo, but also Ten Hag was like ‘I’m going to start a new era, Ronaldo is still in my plan,’ and I’m sure Cristiano Ronaldo is in his plan,” said Evra.“Maybe, United need to suffer right now and they will need other players, but you will always need Cristiano Ronaldo, trust me, there will be a moment when we say thanks Cristiano, please stay, I’m convinced about that.
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