Cristiano Ronaldo did not work hard enough at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag says

In an interview with The Athletic, Erik ten Hag accused Cristiano Ronaldo of lacking intensity and preparation in training during their time at Manchester United. The former manager also said Ronaldo lacked mobility and did not position himself well in the penalty area, limiting his chances of scoring. Tensions escalated in October 2022, when Ronaldo refused to come on against Tottenham and left the bench before the match ended. Ronaldo’s subsequent critical interview with Piers Morgan sealed the rift between them.