Video: ‘He’s never the problem,’ Erik ten Hag defends Ronaldo

Abdullateef Fowewe

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has publicly dismissed claims that Cristiano Ronaldo was a disruptive influence during his tenure at the club.

Video link: https://x.com/DailyEconews/status/1954230924675092686?t=KKlPtwf-VDxDhD79hwSEfg&s=19

In a candid statement, Ten Hag emphasised the forward’s positive impact, saying, “Cristiano Ronaldo was never the problem.”

Reflecting on the period following Ronaldo’s departure, Ten Hag highlighted the team’s success, adding, “It’s the past, after that we won two trophies.”

This comes amid ongoing debates about Ronaldo’s role during a turbulent phase for Manchester United.