Yes, he has created a tactical problem for Solskjaer because of what he can no longer do, but any suggestion that Ronaldo has been detrimental to the team only needs to look at his match-winners and, against Atalanta, his match-saver.
His contribution in the Premier League has also been significant, with four goals in seven appearances. This was the third successive Champions League game in which Ronaldo has made a decisive late intervention, with winners at home to Villarreal and Atalanta before his 92nd minute volley in the Stadio di Bergamo.Īdd them up and his goals have been worth five points in Group F alone. "We have to still improve, we have different players, different system, we have to adapt with each other, but it will take time. ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, moreĮven Ronaldo admitted that United were lucky, with the forward saying, "We were a little bit lucky in the end but that is football.
"If there is anyone you want a chance to fall to and a difficult chance, it is just incredible." "Cristiano is just incredible," Solskjaer said after the match. A win against Villarreal in Spain later this month will confirm United's place in the Round of 16 and do wonders for the manager's job security. Ronaldo, the oldest man in the United team, scored crucial equalisers in stoppage time at the end of each half to keep Solskjaer's side on top of Champions League Group F. Ronaldo saves Solskjaer again, but Manchester United are deeply flawedīERGAMO, Italy - Cristiano Ronaldo did not return to Manchester United earlier this season to keep Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a job, but he is doing it almost single-handedly right now.Īnother hapless United display was glossed over by another Ronaldo rescue act with two goals in a 2-2 draw against Atalanta in Bergamo, but Solskjaer's post-match smile will have masked an acceptance that he will have to save himself sooner rather than later. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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