Erik ten Hag knows exactly what to expect from Cristiano Ronaldo. When asked about what the Portuguese forward will deliver for Manchester United next season in his first press conference on Monday morning, the new boss simply stated: "goals." The Dutch coach will oversee Ronaldo moving forward.
He will be tasked with maximising the contributions from the legendary marksman at Old Trafford but, despite his straightforward words, it is reasonable to suggest that he'll demand more from his no.7.
Ten Hag's comments has upheld the total football principles of Ajax for the past five years. His ways are founded upon the philosophical belief that every player becomes an attacker with possession, and every player becomes a defender without possession. READ MORE: Manchester United have started Erik ten Hag's appointment with a contract mistake "We have to do the pressing, the total high-pressing," Ten Hag said. "That is a similarity [between United and Ajax] and also, the adventurous football." Ronaldo's ability to find the net is proven.
Even this season with United finishing sixth in the table, he managed to score 18 goals in the Premier League, which placed him behind only Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min, the joint Golden Boot winners.
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