Cristiano did an exclusive interview with British television personality Piers Morgan. It was before his much-talked-about exit from Manchester United, during his second stint at the club. The veteran soccer player wasn’t too happy with how things were at the club. He expressed his dissatisfaction regarding certain things.
The former Manchester United player, Cristiano Ronaldo lashed out at the underwhelming infrastructural development at the club. He also wasn’t happy with the minimal amount of support that he got from some of the former players of the club.
In his interview with Piers Morgan, CR7 stated – “I don’t respect ten Hag (United manager)”. However, during that time, Ronaldo was dropped from the starting eleven of United in a couple of matches. There were also rumors of a tiff between him and Erik ten Hag regarding different perspectives.
CR7 also asserted that he felt “betrayed” by the Red Devils. He opined that people in power at the club’s hierarchy were looking to force him out of the team. However, with the recent reports regarding United’s manager Erik ten Hag losing the respect in the club’s dressing room, Piers Morgan has hit back at the United’s manager.
REMINDER: Everything @Cristiano told me a year ago about Manchester United and Erik Ten Hag has been proven correct. pic.twitter.com/bx7fyrmoJd
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 5, 2023
The 58-year-old journalist has laid out a statement on his official ‘X’ account. Tagging CR7, Piers stated – “REMINDER: Everything @Cristiano told me a year ago about Manchester United and Erik ten Hag has been proven correct”.
Maybe Piers Morgan didn’t want to let this chance of implanting the significance of his interview with CR7 slip away. He hasn’t held back in rubbing the salt in the wounds of Erik ten Hag, amid the Dutch manager’s recent precarious situation at Manchester United.
Piers Morgan openly targets under-pressure Erik ten Hag at Manchester United
Piers Morgan has often expressed his opinion regarding Erik ten Hag. Whenever Manchester United has struggled under the manager, Piers has lashed out at him. The 58-year-old has come across as someone who probably didn’t like the work done by Erik ten Hag at the Red Devils so far.
How has this clown not been sacked yet? pic.twitter.com/xG5UDq7H3C
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 4, 2023
Piers has this time targeted the Dutch manager’s reign at the Old Trafford-based club. He has written a blatant statement for United’s boss on his ‘X’. Picking on ten Hag, regarding United’s below-par run of results recently, Piers stated – “How has this clown not been sacked yet?” It looks like he wants the club’s hierarchy to fire their current manager.
However, pressure has started to mount on ten Hag. After his team’s recent loss against Newcastle United, they will face Chelsea next in the Premier League. Considering, the way United played against the Toons, an in-form Chelsea might turn out to be the final nail in Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United journey.