‘Manchester United star is always a big issue’ – Erik ten Hag reveals
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has warned Cristiano Ronaldo that he won’t have an automatic spot in the starting XI due to his reputation.
Ten Hag also admitted dealing with Ronaldo is always a big issue because he is one of the best ever in the world.
Ten Hag told Sky Sports of having to deal with constant questioning of how he handles Ronaldo: “I have to deal with all the players and obviously Cristiano is always a big issue because he is one of the best ever in the world.
“He is now performing here and it’s great to work with him. The players and the team are really happy he’s in our dressing room.
“I have to deal with him but you are not getting the merits from what you did in the past, you always get judged by what you are doing in the present. Now is always the issue. He can still do it. He already showed this season he can have an impact.
“When he is good, he makes a difference. I hope that pushing him that way, he has that impact on the team, that he makes a positive difference for us.”