An insight into how Cristiano Ronaldo is viewed by the young players at Manchester United has been provided.
Ronaldo would, of course, make his long-awaited return to Manchester this past summer.
Given Ronaldo is one of the best players to ever grace a football pitch and is now 36 years of age, many likely would have assumed that part of CR7’s job when returning to Old Trafford would be to help pass on his knowledge to the young stars at the club.
However, it appears as though Ronaldo and the young players at Manchester United do not have that great a relationship.
As The Athletic report, several of Manchester United’s younger players feel Ronaldo can be difficult to approach, with it suggested that Edinson Cavani, even in broken English, is a more unifying presence than the Portuguese star:
Ronaldo’s return to #MUFC – a wrong move or a man in an impossible situation?
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Is Cristiano Ronaldo having a negative impact on Manchester United’s youngsters?
Amid these reports, could a case be made that Ronaldo’s presence is hampering United’s young stars?
It is reported that during his period at Juventus, regular observers felt that less experienced players such as Paulo Dybala shrank in Ronaldo’s presence.
And, at first glance, it is hard not to argue that Mason Greenwood, a key figure in Man United’s attack last term, has been overshadowed since Ronaldo arrived.
Elsewhere, though it may have something to do with him adapting to a new league, Jadon Sancho continues to look half the player he was at Borussia Dortmund whilst doing the red of Man United.
