Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo defends Ruben Amorim amid the Man United “turmoil” and makes a bold statement about a potential return to the club. He suggests that the problems which Amorim is having are not due to him and thinks that he could fix them if he was the club owner. The Portuguese star also hinted about his ambition of owning the clue and ruling out a future in coaching.
Pressure On Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim has faced a challenging start as a new Man United manager losing 5 of his 10 games, including four of the last five in the Premier League. Ahead of the crucial match against New Castle, Amorim admitted that his job might be under threat. However, Ronaldo, who scored 145 goals across two stints at the club has outspoken about its ownership issues and insists that Amorim is not at fault for teams struggling.
Ronaldo Criticizing Man United Structure At The Global Soccer Awards
Ronaldo now playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, described the Premier League as the toughest league in the world, where every team is competitive, and matches are increasingly challenging. Reflecting on Man United struggles, Ronaldo reiterated his beliefs and stated that “It’s like an aquarium. If you have the fish inside and he’s sick and you take him out and put him again in an aquarium they will be sick again.” Emphasizing that the club’s problem are systematic.
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Ronaldo Critical About The Recent Changes In Man United
Ronaldo was very critical about the Glazers in his interview of 2020, and accessed Man United in failing to invest in the club and also talked about the subpar facilities at Manchester United, which he thinks are far inferior to those of other top European clubs. After that day Jim Ratcliffe took control of football operations after he became a co-owner in February. Ratcliffe made “big changes” off the pitch, including establishing a clearer hierarchy above the head coach and implementing significant cost-cutting measures.
Ronaldo’s Hints About His Future Plans
Ronaldo’s statements were hinting at his plans about having an ownership of a “big club” in the near future. He further stated that “I’m not a coach. I’m never going to be a coach, president of the club? No. Maybe owner of the club,” he said. “It will depend on the moment, the right opportunities.”
