Legendary Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes Cristiano Ronaldo's recent slump is down to his teammates.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored just once in his last ten games across competitions for United. However, he remains the top scorer for the club this season, netting 15 times across competitions.
Schmeichel said that Ronaldo is the one trying the most to make things happen, but needs the support of his teammates to score goals. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live (via the Manchester Evening News), the legendary goalkeeper said:
“We’re kind of seeing at the moment that Cristiano is a human being. I really find it difficult to put any blame on his shoulders. He is trying and trying, and he’s trying to build up the other players. When you’re at the games, you can see how much he’s trying to help everyone. But he’s a striker, and a striker needs to be in the striker’s position."
Schmeichel added:
“If you create a chance, and it’s a great cross in, or it’s an opportunity to put a pass in, and the striker’s not there, you will not get the chance. It’s very, very simple. Therefore, he needs to be disciplined and stay up there. That can at times look like Cristiano’s not in the game, and it’s not down to him. It’s the team that needs to bring the play up to him.”
Despite Ronaldo's recent dip in form, United are currently on an eight-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. The Red Devils last lost a league game in early January, which was against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
However, they have drawn four games in this period, including a goalless stalemate against Watford at Old Trafford last weekend. Ralf Rangnick's side remain fourth in the Premier League standings, having accumulated 47 points from 27 games.
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the line for Manchester United against Manchester City
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the attack when United travel to the Etihad Stadium to face their cross-town rivals Manchester City in the Premier League. The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against the league leaders earlier this season.
It is worth mentioning that Ronaldo was reportedly close to signing for City last summer. However, United swooped in to bring the 37-year-old forward back to Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo has five goals and two assists against City, while representing Manchester United and Real Madrid.
yoddikops
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My people, I want the ManU midfielders to supply CR7 with goal scoring support. Give him balls and than we can see in this derby. Bruno and Pogba must supply the ball please...
pudknopy
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All I know is, Manchester United was a mess before ronaldo came, it's sad he came to carry the cross for them and now he's everybody's dump
Red_Devil_United
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Not all Cristiano's fans are utd fans and not all utd fans are cristiano's fans that's the truth! Cristiano fans are only concerned about cristiano and the team always come second. No cristiano's fans will ever see any fault even when it obvious! No cristiano not scoring in 10 games now is the fault of team members because they didn't give ball in good place to cristiano to score! And if cristiano is given ball to tap in, then he singlehandedly saved utd! Let reasons it. So like Chellini said, the team are forced to play so that cristiano can score! Ask yourself how many assist does cristiano has for his team mates , may be one. Messi has only one goal but 8 assist,he is forced to play for mbappe and he never get bitter about it, and mbappe is not thinking 🤔 about leaving psg again like before. Look at it ,cristiano has not scored in 10 games and yet utd has not lost on last 8 games! Cristiano greatest problem is seeking for self glory or individual glory, want to have the spotlight alone to himself but you want the team to work for you on the pitch, utd dressing room are not happy 😄 with such attitude and that's beginning of cristiano's predicament. Despite Messi allowing mbappe to have the spotlight at psg Messi still remain Messi he is not threatened or insecure.
Ronaldo is the striker and messi is a playmaker. Such a simple concept is too complex for both of your brain cells.
cutaimors
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Not all Cristiano's fans are utd fans and not all utd fans are cristiano's fans that's the truth! Cristiano fans are only concerned about cristiano and the team always come second. No cristiano's fans will ever see any fault even when it obvious! No cristiano not scoring in 10 games now is the fault of team members because they didn't give ball in good place to cristiano to score! And if cristiano is given ball to tap in, then he singlehandedly saved utd! Let reasons it. So like Chellini said, the team are forced to play so that cristiano can score! Ask yourself how many assist does cristiano has for his team mates , may be one. Messi has only one goal but 8 assist,he is forced to play for mbappe and he never get bitter about it, and mbappe is not thinking 🤔 about leaving psg again like before. Look at it ,cristiano has not scored in 10 games and yet utd has not lost on last 8 games! Cristiano greatest problem is seeking for self glory or individual glory, want to have the spotlight alone to himself but you want the team to work for you on the pitch, utd dressing room are not happy 😄 with such attitude and that's beginning of cristiano's predicament. Despite Messi allowing mbappe to have the spotlight at psg Messi still remain Messi he is not threatened or insecure.
you are very wrong Ronaldo had assists than iniesta and xavi has the top assists in UEFA league till now why cant you ask how many assists did pogba and bruno have this seasons because that's the job of midfielder go to Madrid or Barcelona even mancity debrune supplied aguero to succeed pogba want to 30 goal bruno want desame thing because man u believe in that kind of thing which they dont have assist
Jopcdklnt
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Not all Cristiano's fans are utd fans and not all utd fans are cristiano's fans that's the truth! Cristiano fans are only concerned about cristiano and the team always come second. No cristiano's fans will ever see any fault even when it obvious! No cristiano not scoring in 10 games now is the fault of team members because they didn't give ball in good place to cristiano to score! And if cristiano is given ball to tap in, then he singlehandedly saved utd! Let reasons it. So like Chellini said, the team are forced to play so that cristiano can score! Ask yourself how many assist does cristiano has for his team mates , may be one. Messi has only one goal but 8 assist,he is forced to play for mbappe and he never get bitter about it, and mbappe is not thinking 🤔 about leaving psg again like before. Look at it ,cristiano has not scored in 10 games and yet utd has not lost on last 8 games! Cristiano greatest problem is seeking for self glory or individual glory, want to have the spotlight alone to himself but you want the team to work for you on the pitch, utd dressing room are not happy 😄 with such attitude and that's beginning of cristiano's predicament. Despite Messi allowing mbappe to have the spotlight at psg Messi still remain Messi he is not threatened or insecure.
says the bottler uber eats league fan in united badge
denniskonye12
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even if Messi plays in the current united team we will be sorry for him, team is wack
denniskonye12
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Not all Cristiano's fans are utd fans and not all utd fans are cristiano's fans that's the truth! Cristiano fans are only concerned about cristiano and the team always come second. No cristiano's fans will ever see any fault even when it obvious! No cristiano not scoring in 10 games now is the fault of team members because they didn't give ball in good place to cristiano to score! And if cristiano is given ball to tap in, then he singlehandedly saved utd! Let reasons it. So like Chellini said, the team are forced to play so that cristiano can score! Ask yourself how many assist does cristiano has for his team mates , may be one. Messi has only one goal but 8 assist,he is forced to play for mbappe and he never get bitter about it, and mbappe is not thinking 🤔 about leaving psg again like before. Look at it ,cristiano has not scored in 10 games and yet utd has not lost on last 8 games! Cristiano greatest problem is seeking for self glory or individual glory, want to have the spotlight alone to himself but you want the team to work for you on the pitch, utd dressing room are not happy 😄 with such attitude and that's beginning of cristiano's predicament. Despite Messi allowing mbappe to have the spotlight at psg Messi still remain Messi he is not threatened or insecure.
why so much hate man?
deobcdipsz
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Not all Cristiano's fans are utd fans and not all utd fans are cristiano's fans that's the truth! Cristiano fans are only concerned about cristiano and the team always come second. No cristiano's fans will ever see any fault even when it obvious! No cristiano not scoring in 10 games now is the fault of team members because they didn't give ball in good place to cristiano to score! And if cristiano is given ball to tap in, then he singlehandedly saved utd! Let reasons it. So like Chellini said, the team are forced to play so that cristiano can score! Ask yourself how many assist does cristiano has for his team mates , may be one. Messi has only one goal but 8 assist,he is forced to play for mbappe and he never get bitter about it, and mbappe is not thinking 🤔 about leaving psg again like before. Look at it ,cristiano has not scored in 10 games and yet utd has not lost on last 8 games! Cristiano greatest problem is seeking for self glory or individual glory, want to have the spotlight alone to himself but you want the team to work for you on the pitch, utd dressing room are not happy 😄 with such attitude and that's beginning of cristiano's predicament. Despite Messi allowing mbappe to have the spotlight at psg Messi still remain Messi he is not threatened or insecure.
you are a true barca fan
Huhacipt
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Not all Cristiano's fans are utd fans and not all utd fans are cristiano's fans that's the truth! Cristiano fans are only concerned about cristiano and the team always come second. No cristiano's fans will ever see any fault even when it obvious! No cristiano not scoring in 10 games now is the fault of team members because they didn't give ball in good place to cristiano to score! And if cristiano is given ball to tap in, then he singlehandedly saved utd! Let reasons it. So like Chellini said, the team are forced to play so that cristiano can score! Ask yourself how many assist does cristiano has for his team mates , may be one. Messi has only one goal but 8 assist,he is forced to play for mbappe and he never get bitter about it, and mbappe is not thinking 🤔 about leaving psg again like before. Look at it ,cristiano has not scored in 10 games and yet utd has not lost on last 8 games! Cristiano greatest problem is seeking for self glory or individual glory, want to have the spotlight alone to himself but you want the team to work for you on the pitch, utd dressing room are not happy 😄 with such attitude and that's beginning of cristiano's predicament. Despite Messi allowing mbappe to have the spotlight at psg Messi still remain Messi he is not threatened or insecure.
ruubdelpyz
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😂😂🤣🤣🤣 now u understand the difference messi, if he doesn’t score he’s nothing
Fisbceops
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very honest analysis ronaldo sometimes will have to come deep down to be involved in the game. The problem is the players there are not good enough to create goal chances fot him to score.
What more of a chance than the PENALTY he missed against Middlesbrough and we got thrown out of the F.A.Cup.
Fisbceops
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You are right. But he's hard chances and hasn't scored.
speciebaba
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at this time of the league none of our wing back or wingers can boost of 6+ assist how come you want the striker to be scoring week in week out... Ronaldo is never the problem of United.
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telles 1 assist, dalot 0 assist, wanbizaka 0 assist, Shaw just 5 with such amount of play
lumnprsz
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very honest analysis ronaldo sometimes will have to come deep down to be involved in the game. The problem is the players there are not good enough to create goal chances fot him to score.
speciebaba
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at this time of the league none of our wing back or wingers can boost of 6+ assist how come you want the striker to be scoring week in week out... Ronaldo is never the problem of United.
mexicodegreat
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simple
MuhdMisbah
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Who even criticised Cr7 is definitely not a human being
Asapmills
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Please help me tell the clowns 🤡 who doubt him, CR7❤️💯