Cristiano Ronaldo’s Brilliant Comeback Haunts Erik Ten Hag Once Again
Piers Morgan has poked fun at Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag after Cristiano Ronaldo’s heroics for Portugal against Scotland. The 39-year-old superstar scored his 901st career goal, completing a stunning comeback for his national team.
Ronaldo’s incredible form has continued, with the forward scoring in each of Portugal’s Nations League games. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has also been lighting up the Saudi Pro League, having bagged 50 goals last season and netting four goals in four games this campaign.
Ten Hag’s decision to sanction the sale of Ronaldo at Manchester United has been widely criticized, and Morgan’s tweet suggests that the Dutch manager might be regretting his move. The tweet features a picture of Morgan with Ronaldo, accompanied by the caption: "REMINDER: Erik Ten Hag drove @Cristiano out of Manchester United and said he wouldn’t lose any sleep over it. Methinks Erik may need an Ambien tonight."
Ronaldo’s goal against Scotland was his 901st in his illustrious career, and it’s no surprise that he’s still going strong. The forward’s intelligence to open spaces and his ability to find the back of the net are crucial assets for Portugal.
Speaking after the match, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez hailed Ronaldo’s performance, saying: "Cristiano is in good form. He’s played three matches and scored with his club. We have to protect all the players… He can’t play two consecutive matches of 90 minutes. He has to be there for the end of the match, not the start. I like his commitment.”
Martinez also denied that his team were too dependent on Ronaldo, saying: "Dependent on Ronaldo? He’s an incredible player. It’s not dependence, he’s an asset… In front of goal, he’s crucial. His intelligence to open spaces is important. Speaking of dependence doesn’t make sense.”
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