Ahead of Manchester United's midweek clash against Brighton in the Premier League, Graham Potter has come to the defense of Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming that the Portuguese superstar's goal drought should not be read into too much.
Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to score or assist a goal for Manchester United in 2022 and is currently on a six-game goal drought, his longest since 2009. Brighton boss Potter, however, heaped praise onto the forward ahead of their clash in midweek. He said:
"You run out of superlatives in terms of what he's achieved in his career and the player that he is. He's had an absolutely amazing career, world-class. Out-of-this-world class. There's nothing else to say over that. Too often we zoom into individuals and forget that it's a team game. Sometimes when the team isn't scoring the person at the front of the pitch gets the zooming in and we've had it ourselves with Neal [Maupay] for example."
He continued,
"From what I've seen, you still see the quality he has and the quality he brings to the group and the team. I have never played against him, we're looking forward to going there and pitting our wits against one of the best players of all-time."
Despite not having found the back of the net in his last six games, Ronaldo is still Manchester United's top goal-scorer this season with 14 goals in 26 games across all competitions.
"He should score more goals, it's obvious" - Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick on Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick admitted last week that Ronaldo should be scoring more frequently for his side. However, the German also came to the defense of the Portuguese superstar, claiming that the rest of the team should also be partly to blame. He said:
"It's not only about Cristiano Ronaldo. He should score more goals, it's obvious. I think we are creating enough chances and enough opportunities in the last couple of games but we just didn't score enough goals, but this is not only an issue with Cristiano, it's an issue with the other players, especially the offensive players. We don't score enough goals."
Manchester United have not won any of their last three games across all competitions. The Red Devils are currently 5th in the Premier League, tied on points with West Ham in 4th. However, with both Arsenal and Tottenham having two games in hand, it seems difficult for Rangnick's side to finish in the top 4 this season.
Mawsor09
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I think he didn’t watch this miss
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that's not a miss you bum .. that's great defending from pieters
Joshwill1123
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I think he didn’t watch this miss
Ezenko1
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did anyone else see Graham Potter comparing Ronaldo to Neal Maupay??🤔🤣🤣
You need to learn how to understand a statement
Gunners4ever❤
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There's one in particular that annoys me to the core! even my grandma would spit trying to read the rubbish he usually post here.
Exactly..
fkmadridsukdik
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Well said Graham. These new generation of fans are a disgrace and only try to attack individually. It's always Messi and Ronaldo's fault when they lose.
but ronaldo should prove what hr shts out of his mouth talking yo much and does nothing if teammates dont serve him penals
Phreshme
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It's because they don't, obviously[Crylaugh]
There's one in particular that annoys me to the core! even my grandma would spit trying to read the rubbish he usually post here.
Mariosuarez2
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As if your Messi is anything good to write home about
Messi doesn’t brag like Ronaldo that’s the difference And Ronaldo is very selfish even a Ronaldo fan would agree to this
Gunners4ever❤
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Most of these visitors acts like they don't have Brains
It's because they don't, obviously[Crylaugh]
favyaz
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seriously...blames shouldn't be on one single person... hence why are they called a team...,? when a team loose a match... everybody carries the blame that's how it's supposed to be right?..why is it always RONALDo like he plays every position on the pitch?..it's sick you know 🙄
Altaaffarhaan
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did anyone else see Graham Potter comparing Ronaldo to Neal Maupay??🤔🤣🤣
He compared their situation
fecacstz
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Even the match final score is 4-4, still the front side that will blamed and consider they not scoring enough.
Hahahahahaha
fecacstz
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I think Ronaldo deserve all the criticism he is getting as he loves and claim individual success and so he takes a swipe too when he isn't doing well too.
As if your Messi is anything good to write home about
Seeker00
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did anyone else see Graham Potter comparing Ronaldo to Neal Maupay??🤔🤣🤣
SandeepmeehtaCR7
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But when they win his fans will say he single handedly won the game
comes from a barca fan whose every win had to be messi win and if they lost blames upon the poor team messi had to play with. grow up that little guy left you bankrupt and now you have to do with luuk de Jong
SandeepmeehtaCR7
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I think Ronaldo deserve all the criticism he is getting as he loves and claim individual success and so he takes a swipe too when he isn't doing well too.
you can go lick your europa ass somewhere else
Phreshme
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What's this, visitor?
Most of these visitors acts like they don't have Brains
hidcikrz
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Well said Graham. These new generation of fans are a disgrace and only try to attack individually. It's always Messi and Ronaldo's fault when they lose.
Loaceimnsy
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“Too often we zoom into individuals and forget that it's a team game.” This works both ways.
Takacdisz
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Saying he scored is not the same as implying he single handedly won the game. I guess comprehension is your problem.
it might not be you but majority of his fans
Bryankahiga
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how about conceding stypid goals...Rashford sometimes switches off in the game...he could av had a rebound some tym back ..plus he had instances of playing passes but opts to shoot from tight angles...he switched off against Southampton just jogging instead of closing his man down
AUWALMUSA3132
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I think Ronaldo deserve all the criticism he is getting as he loves and claim individual success and so he takes a swipe too when he isn't doing well too.
Laeaklmrsz
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But when they win his fans will say he single handedly won the game
Saying he scored is not the same as implying he single handedly won the game. I guess comprehension is your problem.
Andile1986
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drop Maguire
Legacyboy
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But when they win his fans will say he single handedly won the game
Gunners4ever❤
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What's this, visitor?
voebdeins
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SandiRagtag
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Even the match final score is 4-4, still the front side that will blamed and consider they not scoring enough.
voebdeins
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j-blåck
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Graham potters should coach us