Why Ronaldo didn’t fit into my Man United plans — Ten Hag

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained why Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to fit into his plans at Old Trafford, pointing to the Portuguese superstar’s physical condition and inability to meet the demands of his preferred style of play. Ten Hag acknowledged Ronaldo’s status as one of football’s greatest players but questioned whether the forward could still perform at the highest level.

He stressed that physical fitness is essential for success in top-level football, insisting that players who cannot maintain peak condition will struggle to compete.

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