Erik ten Hag has spoken about the possibility of some of his current Ajax squad joining him at Manchester United.
19.04.2022 - 17:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Rio Ferdinand has told Erik ten Hag he will need to manage Cristiano Ronaldo’s playing time if he becomes Manchester United manager this summer.
The Portuguese ace was once again United’s hero on Saturday as his hat-trick earned them a 3-2 win over Norwich at Old Trafford. It’s the second time in his past three appearances that Ronaldo has achieved the feat — having also hit three goals against Tottenham last month.
The victory put United back in contention for a top four finish, with Spurs and Arsenal both slipping up to leave Ralf Rangnick's side three points off the coveted final Champions League place. The display also re-emphasised Ronaldo’s importance to United this season, with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner taking his tally for the season to 21.
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With Erik ten Hag on the verge of being appointed as the club’s new manager this summer, the Dutchman could face a big decision over Ronaldo’s future. The 37-year-old has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, particularly if United fail to qualify for the Champions League.
But former teammate Ferdinand believes there shouldn’t be any questions over his future. Instead, he has called for Ten Hag to manage his minutes closely next season.
“So many people in the media say Ronaldo’s the issue at the club,” Ferdinand told his Vibe With FIVE YouTube channel. “Do you know what I think the biggest issue with Cristiano Ronaldo at the football club is? It’s just managing minutes.
“He wants to play, he wants to just score goal after goal and be relied upon all the time, and he’s at an age where minutes might need to be managed. That’s the biggest thing I can sit there and go ‘what could be
Erik ten Hag has spoken about the possibility of some of his current Ajax squad joining him at Manchester United.
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