Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has reacted to the words Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly told the cameras during Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Brentford on April 2.
The Red Devils romped to victory thanks to a Bruno Fernandes first-half volley, Ronaldo's second-half penalty and a Raphael Varane deflected effort.
There has been much speculation over Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford, with the legendary forward continuing to impress despite his side's woes. In a season where Manchester United have exited all cup competitions and look likely to miss out on a top-four finish, the Portuguese star is still flourishing. His goal against Brentford brings his tally for the season to 18 goals in 29 Premier League appearances.
Following the match, United undertook a lap of honor as is customary following each final home game of the Premier League season. Their star man supposedly took it upon himself to tell Sky Sports cameras that he wasn't finished.
Carragher has reacted to the legendary forward's actions by saying they were directed towards incoming manager Erik ten Hag.
Carragher told Sky Sports (via Mirror):
"That's a message to Erik ten Hag."
The two players who seem to have bid a final farewell during the 3-0 win at Old Trafford were Nemanja Matic and Juan Mata.
Their contracts expire at the end of the season and it seems they were given one last hurrah at Old Trafford on Monday.
Hence, midfield reinforcements will be required but Manchester United legend Roy Keane is adamant that the goalscoring burden put on Ronaldo needs to be dealt with.
The Portugal captain has scored 24 goals this season, which is the highest for any player over the age of 37 for the past 30 years.
Keane reacted to the striker's performance against Brentford, saying:
"When you’re hanging your hat on a 37-year-old, that’s not good. As brilliant as Ronaldo is, United are too dependent on strikers."
Manchester United need a strike partner for Cristiano Ronaldo
Edinson Cavani looks to have played his last game at Old Trafford against Brentford on Monday night.
The Uruguayan's contract expires this summer and it seems nailed on that he will be part of a huge number of anticipated United departures.
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has highlighted on a number of occasions the club's need to sign a new striker.
According to the Express, Cavani's Uruguayan compatriot Darwin Nunez is the man they want to play alongside Ronaldo in United's new-look strikeforce under Erik ten Hag.
A £67 million bid has reportedly been submitted by the Red Devils for the talismanic forward, who has 26 goals in 27 Primeira Liga appearances this season.
Kim-kim-kk
724
You’re wrong Cara!! CR7 message was directed to all of you guys sitting in the sky sport studio rubbishing CR7 return to man United and saying he’s finished !!! You all retired early with no much winning medals and trophies…. He’s 37 still playing at top level still getting the goals. Some of you are 33s and lost it all already. With only mouths and useles analysis. CR7 at 37 plays better than many youngsters…. I see Rooney I laugh
AustinEvergreen
462
Why is this Carragher alway having issues with United and its players, so since his own career didn't go too well he's now trying to make sure others don't enjoy their own cause he's got a mike and audience fool
Mangisha
383
He definitely isn't finished. He is just as dangerous as b4. It's a matter of putting the ball where he wants it and it will go in. Same as my man Messi. A player finishes when he starts failing to score simple chances, one on ones. Ronaldo, Messi will always score a goal or 2 out a few chances. It's a matter of having players around them who understand their movements and just putting it (the ball) where they want it. It would be foolishness in my eyes if Man U forced Ronaldo out. Unless he wants to go himself, sth I would still be disappointed at.
sidddounited
362
forget talent this guy is the perfect modern work machine. he is a specialist at turning haters to fans
fatbikorst
115
Ronaldo scored almost 25 goals with this rubbish players. if he played with Liverpool or city he could have scored almost 50 plus goals still now
Jerryjames
56
if u hate him once,u will be forced to love him forever. that is cr7 for u Carragher