Brazil icon Rivaldo has commented on the ongoing situation with regard to Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United.
Speculation continues to grow over a potential departure for Ronaldo from Old Trafford.
The Portuguese star reportedly wants to continue playing in the UEFA Champions League, a competition the Red Devils will not be contending in this season.
Meanwhile, United have made an embarrassing start to the season under new manager Erik ten Hag.
The 13-time Premier League winners have lost both of their opening two games of the campaign.
The Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on August 7.
They were then thrashed 4-0 by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on August 13. Ten Hag's side currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League.
Rivaldo is shocked by the current situation at Manchester United, telling Betfair:
"Man Utd have had a horrible start to the season with two losses to minor teams in the league, with the most recent one ending in a humiliating 4-0 defeat by Brentford"
The Brazilian continued,
"The team has great players who cannot create enough team spirit on the pitch and Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be more out than in, so these are moments of sadness for the Red Devils supporters."
When Rivaldo was still playing, United were a top side contending both domestically and in Europe.
The former Real Madrid forward alludes to this whilst touching on how times have changed at Old Trafford:
"If someone told me this would happen five or six years ago, even after Sir Alex Ferguson had retired, I wouldn't believe it, especially because I remember how strong the club was not long ago; I've even seen it myself when facing them on some occasions."
Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo to react against Liverpool
Having encountered two disappointing defeats at the start of the season, the pressure is now on Manchester United to turn things around.
Next up for the Red Devils is a clash with fierce rivals Liverpool on Monday, August 22.
The Merseysiders have had a similarly poor start to the campaign, albeit they have managed two draws in their opening two fixtures.
If ever there was a match for United to get back into form, it would be this one.
Jurgen Klopp's side humbled the Red Devils last season, beating them 5-0 at Old Trafford and 4-0 at Anfield.
Monday could be the perfect time for both United and Cristiano Ronaldo to kickstart their season.
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Kinetics123
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Autty, for the Record, Rivaldo is a former Barcelona player not for Real Madrid player
RichardAyesiga
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let's be honest man United was a strong team because it had a favour of England referees that's why everyone is putting pressure on media so that they can be favoured
reading your comment makes me feel sad about how Manchester United stupidity is growing and if u don't take care u might run mad please who are the legends your talking about
Zamacdiloz
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let's be honest man United was a strong team because it had a favour of England referees that's why everyone is putting pressure on media so that they can be favoured
Everybody knew they were favored…that’s not a debate…they were good and has a lot of great players but still dey enjoyed a little or more ref favor
Nizdilmrtu
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he didn't score that was in the ucl...he didn't score in the recent match ... because didn't get a penalty
lol
biebrstuz
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remind him he scored brace last time they met
he didn't score that was in the ucl...he didn't score in the recent match ... because didn't get a penalty
Wuccsty
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let's be honest man United was a strong team because it had a favour of England referees that's why everyone is putting pressure on media so that they can be favoured
lol most senseless and dumbest human ever to be found in this planet🤣🤣.....bro man utd was the bsst team in the world at one time....it was the club full of legendary player and u tell that the glory days of utd was coz it was favored by the referees...haha i dont know how much dumb u r ....damn bro stop being lunatic and have urself checked up coz u need serious treatment
RichardAyesiga
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let's be honest man United was a strong team because it had a favour of England referees that's why everyone is putting pressure on media so that they can be favoured
Nizdilmrtu
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Things will become normal when this fake man leaves this social media merchant leaves
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remind him he scored brace last time they met
YormGokah
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Things will become normal when this fake man leaves this social media merchant leaves
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Oh thank you_ but please focus on beating Rayo vallecano first
tezcdknpz
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Things will become normal when this fake man leaves this social media merchant leaves
Vawadklors
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cr7 go back to real Madrid