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Manchester United: Major Reasons Ronaldo Found It Difficult Under Ten Hag – Wes Brown

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3 years ago

January 15, 2023

Former Manchester United defender, Wes Brown, has given some major reasons why forward Cristiano Ronaldo found it difficult to adjust since the appointment of Erik ten Hag as the Red Devils’ new manager.

Ronaldo re-joined Manchester United in 2021 and signed a two-year contract with the Premier League giants.

The Portugal captain ended the 2021-22 season as Man United’s leading goalscorer.

Despite his prowess, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had a torrid time under Ten Hag and hardly got any game time under the Dutchman.

His contract with Man United was terminated by mutual consent last November after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.

However, Brown believes that Ronaldo had a hard time under Ten Hag because the former Ajax coach wanted to build a team for the future where the Al-Nassr star would not have fit in.

According to him, Ten Hag kept changing the rules at Old Trafford, which was difficult for Ronaldo.

“When you look at it, you are half thinking what is going on, you know? I mean Ronaldo, I can. I can understand it a little bit. You know, he has been world-class for 15 years. He was top scorer last season, you know he would’ve been looking to play more games, but the manager was looking to change it a little bit obviously,” Brown told Hindustan Times.

“Going forward in the future, Ronaldo wouldn’t have been a big part of that because of his age and football moves all the time. But disappointed in the sense that you know it, it could not work. They could’ve both helped each other with games he played or whether it is if he came on a sub.

“Just disappointed, really and how it all ended and the interview. Ronaldo will always be remembered as a legend in Man United, but obviously, in the last three months, it was difficult for both sides and you know Erik ten Hag is changing the way he works at Man United. He is changing the rules, he is bringing some stability back and it was difficult. It is a difficult time in Ronaldo’s career, it just has to be now and you know, he is strict.”

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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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12 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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3 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.