Wayne Rooney says Erik ten Hag should not start Cristiano Ronaldo or Marcus Rashford against Liverpool FC on Monday.
02.08.2022 - 16:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Isak Hansen-Aarøen admitted it was surreal to work alongside Cristiano Ronaldo last week following his return to action for Manchester United.
The 17-year-old made his United debut against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, the same match in which Ronaldo marked his return to action under new manager Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo was not part of the United side that went on pre-season trips to Thailand, Australia, or Norway, and spent last weekend training with academy hopefuls at Carrington instead.
Hansen-Aarøen was one of those budding youngsters who got to learn from the Portuguese icon up close and personal — an experience that he will never forget. United fans will be hoping the pair remain in the same squad this coming season, with the Portuguese's future in doubt.
READ MORE: What Ten Hag told Hansen-Aarøen before debut
"Ronaldo is something for himself," he told Dagbladet. "You notice if Ronaldo walks past. You will notice that he is a big person. It gets a bit quiet, and people really look up to him.
"Everyone takes good care of us. It's really random who you sit with and talk to. Ronaldo is perhaps something for himself.
"I think he seems like a very nice guy. You have to have confidence when you play football. Without it, you cannot perform. I think it has something to do with the fact that those who have the best confidence are often the ones who perform the best."
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