Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has defended Cristiano Ronaldo’s form, insisting the blame for recent results should be shared equally throughout the side.
Cristiano Ronaldo is in danger of not fulfilling his aim at Manchester United
09.02.2022 - 19:02 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The joy of August 31 when Cristiano Ronaldo made his long-awaited return to Manchester United feels far away now.
Ronaldo marked his comeback to Old Trafford 12 years on from his departure to Real Madrid in a typically dramatic fashion. On September 11, he made his second debut for the club and scored twice in a 4-1 against Newcastle United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side looked vibrant, full of confidence and in the five-time Ballon d'Or winner they now had an almost guarantee supply of goals that was certain to fire them up the table.
The momentum continued six days later as Ronaldo scored again to equalise against West Ham before Jesse Lingard scored a stunning, galvanising, last-minute winner. Even a shock defeat to Young Boys in the Champions League a few days before, in which Ronaldo also scored in, did little to rock the good vibes.
Everything was looking up. Until it wasn't.
Following the win at the London Stadium, United won just one of their next eight league games, a dire run that led to Solskjaer's sacking and left the season in tatters. The gap between themselves and the leading pack was already looking insurmountable. The wait for a 21st Premier League title was already doomed to go on.
Things haven't fared much better under new interim boss Ralf Rangnick. Though slight improvements are being made in attacking areas of the pitch, they are rarely sustained for a full 90 minutes and the squad's brittle nature and complete lack of confidence has repeatedly haunted them.
United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in their first game in the competition and Friday's shock FA Cup elimination to Middlesbrough has reduced the slender chance of winning silverware this year even further.
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