Portuguese talisman and forward enigma, Cristiano Ronaldo made his return to the Manchester United squad yesterday where he made his first appearance under new manager Erik ten Hag in a club friendly against Spanish La Liga Santander giant, Rayo Vallecano at the Old Trafford....CONTINUE READING
The 37 year old football icon who has enjoyed a blistering holiday returned to training couple of days ago in preparation ahead for the new campaign before his appearance in the keenly contested encounter.
Cristiano Ronaldo in the game lasted for a duration of 46 minute before he was been replaced by Ivorian wonder kid, Amad Diallo in a tactical and technical substitution made by the Dutch tactician.
Cristiano Ronaldo with his minutes spent on the pitch of play was at the heart of the forward line with an all-round performance using his vast experience coupled with his physical, tactical and technical skills.
The five-time Ballon D’or winner looked sharp at the attacking force where he posed to be a big threat in the opposition box despite at 37 years of age which showed his full readiness for the great task ahead in the new campaign.
The game ended one all draw at full time after Alvaro Garcia’s equalizer cancelled out Amad Diallo’s opener both in the second half after the first half ended goalless draw.
Cristiano Ronaldo who was the top goalscorer for the Red Devils across all competitions in the last campaign will be hoping to do more in the new season under the tutelage of new manager Erik ten Hag, who considered him as a big project and key figure in the squad to be paraded in his reign.
