[마이데일리 = 최병진 기자] Cristiano Ronaldo (37, Manchester United) was also ignored by fans.
Manchester United will play the ninth round of the ‘2022-23 English Premier League (EPL)’ against Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England on the 10th at 3 am (Korean time). Manchester United are in sixth place with 12 points (4-3) and Everton are in 11th place with 10 points (2 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses).
Manchester United defeated Omonia 3-2 in the third round of Group E of the UEFA Europa League (EUL) for the 2022-23 season against Omonia during the week. Manager Erik Ten Haach put most of the starting players in to change the mood of the Manchester derby 3-6 slump.
Ronaldo and Casemiro, who are used as rotation resources, were named in the starting list. In particular, Ronaldo appeared as a forward striker and tried to score several times. There were also decisive opportunities. In the 32nd minute of the second half, Diogo Dalo overcame the goalkeeper and made it to Ronaldo, but Ronaldo’s shot hit the post.
Ronaldo has not scored a field goal other than scoring a penalty kick in the Europa League group stage match against Sheriff. Having earned the Big Chance Miss, Ronaldo also extended his field goal scoreless streak to nine games. It was a contrast to Marcus Rashford and Anthony Marshall, who scored as substitutes.
Now, fans have lowered their expectations for Ronaldo. The British ‘Sports Bible’ reported that “Man United fans insisted that Rashford, Marshall and Anthony should start in the match against Everton.” It is the opinion that Ronaldo, who rarely scores, and Jaden Sancho, who was sluggish, should be excluded from the starting list.
“Everyone, including players and coaches, has to take responsibility for their respective roles,” said Ten Haach at the official press conference against Everton. Athletes must fight intensely on the pitch. We need a smart game, but we also need to be able to play dirty depending on the situation.”
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Byung-jin Choi, staff reporter [email protected]
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