49erssports.com - Cristiano Ronaldo's big name began to tarnish. No one doubts Ronaldo's quality as one of the best footballers in the world, unfortunately Ronaldo's attitude has recently become a problem.
Ronaldo is 37 years old. The situation has changed drastically since the arrival of Erik ten Hag as Manchester United's new coach this season. The Ten Hag demands major changes.
Ten Hag's playing style is known to be aggressive with high intensity. Ronaldo is allegedly no longer able to meet the demands of this style of play. His physique is no longer qualified.
As a result, Ronaldo has been substituted more often this season and comes on as a substitute. Perhaps this situation frustrated the superstar.
Ronaldo walk-out action
Recently, Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham was marred by Ronaldo's commendable actions. Ronaldo did not start in the match. Erik Ten Hag put Ronaldo back on the bench.
Ronaldo was not given the opportunity to appear in this match. He seemed very dissatisfied with the Ten Hag's decision.
Ronaldo then left the bench. He was caught on camera walking into the dressing room during the 89th minute.
Ronaldo's actions clearly disrupted the team's victory and tarnished Ten Hag's leadership as a coach.
Dropped from the team
In response to Ronaldo's actions, Ten Hag made a big decision. Ronaldo's name was crossed out of the MU squad list to face Chelsea this weekend.
Ronaldo has apologized via social media, but Ten Hag doesn't seem willing to take the risk. After all, players who behave like Ronaldo should be punished.
“I started this career when I was very young. The older and most experienced players have always been a very important sample for me," Ronaldo said.
"That's why I always try to set an example for young people who are developing in any team I play for. Unfortunately that doesn't always happen. Sometimes hot situations affect me."
Not a good example
Based on Ronaldo's clarification piece above, it can be concluded that Ronaldo admits his failure to control emotions. He seemed too upset because he was not given the opportunity to play in the match against Tottenham last.
No one doubts Ronaldo's great name as one of the best players in the world, but it's clear he still needs to learn to be a good senior. For now, Ronaldo is a bad example.
The 37-year-old should have realized that he needed to assume a different role in the team. Ronaldo should be a hero figure for MU players who are easier.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a great example. At AC Milan, although rarely played, Ibrahimovic is still an important element in the team. His presence makes the dressing room more confident.
Ronaldo could have been Ibrahimovic. There's nothing wrong with being ambitious, but he has to realize that no player is bigger than the club and the team.