EPL: Ronaldo doesn't fit Ten Hag's style of play - Darren Bent
Former Tottenham Hotspur star Darren Bent has insisted Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't fit coach Erik ten Hag's style of play at Red Devils.
Speaking on Talksport, Bent questioned the 37-year-old's suitability for Ten Hag's high-energy, high-octane and intense pressing system.
After Ronaldo played 90 minutes in Man United's 4-0 loss to Brentford last week, the Portugal captain was dropped from the starting XI as Man United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday evening, who saw the fivefold Ballon d ' Or the winner arrives in the 86th minute.
Bent said: "There were some outstanding players, the two centre-halves defended well, the top three. And I get it - a lot of people say 'How can you not play Ronaldo in this team?' .
"I think if Ten Hag wants to play this energetic, pressing and flamboyant (style) unfortunately you can't play Ronaldo. It's not a contempt for Ronaldo, you're talking about one of the greatest players you've ever seen.
"But in this system...he's 37. Look at the energy of (Anthony), Elanga, Rashford. That's when Rashford is at his best. Stop trying to complicate things by dropping in and trying to show everyone you're a good player by linking the game.
“No. His best attribute is his pace. When he starts running behind regularly, he gives defenders nightmares. 'he was at his best."
Former Tottenham Hotspur star Darren Bent has insisted Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't fit coach Erik ten Hag's style of play at Red Devils.
Speaking on Talksport, Bent questioned the 37-year-old's suitability for Ten Hag's high-energy, high-octane and intense pressing system.
After Ronaldo played 90 minutes in Man United's 4-0 loss to Brentford last week, the Portugal captain was dropped from the starting XI as Man United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday evening, who saw the fivefold Ballon d ' Or the winner arrives in the 86th minute.
Bent said: "There were some outstanding players, the two centre-halves defended well, the top three. And I get it - a lot of people say 'How can you not play Ronaldo in this team?' .
"I think if Ten Hag wants to play this energetic, pressing and flamboyant (style) unfortunately you can't play Ronaldo. It's not a contempt for Ronaldo, you're talking about one of the greatest players you've ever seen.
"But in this system...he's 37. Look at the energy of (Anthony), Elanga, Rashford. That's when Rashford is at his best. Stop trying to complicate things by dropping in and trying to show everyone you're a good player by linking the game.
“No. His best attribute is his pace. When he starts running behind regularly, he gives defenders nightmares. 'he was at his best."
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