September 11th 2024.
Erik ten Hag has once again found himself at the center of criticism, this time from none other than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. It seems that a Manchester United star has risked incurring the manager's wrath by liking an Instagram post that highlighted Ronaldo's comments about Ten Hag.
The two have a long-standing feud, which was reignited during their time at Old Trafford last season. In fact, things got so heated between them that Ronaldo publicly slammed Ten Hag, his United teammates, and even the club's owners in an interview with Piers Morgan. This all happened shortly before the star striker left the team for the Saudi Pro League.
Since then, Ten Hag has managed to lead his team to victory in both the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup. However, their performance in Europe and the Premier League has been lackluster, with last season's eighth-place finish being the worst in the club's history. In July, the Dutchman stated that the Red Devils were still a long way from being able to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal for the title.
During an interview on Rio Ferdinand Presents, Ronaldo agreed with this sentiment but also expressed his belief that Ten Hag should not have made such public statements about the team's abilities. It seems that one of the current players, Alejandro Garnacho, shares this opinion as well. The young forward liked an Instagram post from transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano, which featured some of Ronaldo's quotes.
These quotes included Ronaldo's belief that a team like Manchester United should always aim to compete for the Premier League and Champions League titles. He also emphasized the importance of seeking advice from former United players, such as Rio Ferdinand, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, and Sir Alex Ferguson, when rebuilding the club.
Although Garnacho later unliked the post, it was too late to prevent fans from taking notice. This is not the first time the young player has taken to social media to seemingly criticize his manager. In April, he liked two Twitter posts that slammed Ten Hag for substituting him off at half-time during United's 2-2 draw against Bournemouth.
It remains to be seen if Garnacho will face any repercussions from the club or his manager for his actions. The Red Devils' next match is on Saturday against Southampton, and it will be interesting to see if he will be included in the lineup. Fans can stay updated on all things Manchester United by signing up for news and analysis, and they can rest assured that their information is protected by the site's privacy policy.
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