Erik Ten Hag uncovers he HASN'T addressed Cristiano Ronaldo since he requested to leave Manchester United
Erik ten Hag concedes he actually hasn't addressed Cristiano Ronaldo since the Manchester United star requested to leave the club, and doesn't have the foggiest idea when the player will get back to preparing under three weeks before the new season begins.
Ronaldo has missed United's visit through Thailand and Australia, formally because of a family matter, after the club impeded his endeavors to stop Old Trafford this late spring.
Ten Hag supported the 37-year-old to be good for the new mission despite the fact that there has been no contact or sign when Ronaldo will report back for preparing.
'A similar status as last week in Bangkok. No change,' said the United manager in Melbourne yesterday (mon).
'He is preparing. I think we as a whole realize Ronaldo is a top proficient and he will be fit - that is the last concern I have.'
Notwithstanding Ronaldo's nonappearance, Ten Hag proposed fabricating a group around the five time Ballon d'Or champ and supported him to adapt to United's high-squeezing approach next season.
'I think Cristiano can do that. In his vocation he has shown everything,' said Ten Hag.
'I have set my interest. We need to play with a specific goal in mind. A top player can contribute and Ronaldo is a flat out top player in our crew.
'The players direct the manner in which you play. Particularly players who score objectives since they are critical for a group. You develop your group around them.'
Ten Hag even guaranteed that a choice to broaden Ronaldo's £500,000 seven days contract at United could be set off to keep him at the club until 2024.
'I'm very much educated, he additionally has a choice, no? In this way, yes (Ronaldo could expand his visit),' added the Dutchman.
Ten Hag in the mean time cautioned one more senior part in his crew, Harry Maguire, that his choice to keep the England protector as Man United chief doesn't promise him a first-group place at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag has provided Maguire with a demonstration of positive support by allowing him to clutch the armband, despite the fact that the 29-year-old battled for structure last season.
'Harry is truly great and I anticipate a ton from him,' said Ten Hag. 'I generally see the captaincy as an issue that I direct.
'The group working for me is a significant point and I generally discuss a gathering of pioneers. The commander is a truly significant one and I'm content with him.'
Notwithstanding, Lisandro Martinez's £55.3million move to United from Ajax will come down on Maguire, with Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof giving significantly more rivalry to places in focal safeguard.
'We have great focus parts and Harry is one of them,' added Ten Hag. 'He can play on the left side and on the right since he is correct footed.
'In any case, there is additionally inner rivalry and that is the thing a club like Man United needs. You can't win with 11 players. We want a crew, particularly this season with such countless games.
'I think he is (a best option player). He's demonstrated it previously yet he has additionally to demonstrate it in the present and later on. I will uphold him wherever I can. Eventually, he needs to do it without anyone else, and he has the characteristics to make it happen.'
At 5ft 9in, Martinez is little for a middle back, especially one coming to English football interestingly. In any case, Ten Hag said: 'I believe he's not the tallest however he is very great in the air.
'I feel alright with that. Obviously, you really want the right equilibrium. He has ideal timing, that is one of his abilities.
'He likewise brings a South American forcefulness, control and soul to the group. I figure it will fit great to Manchester United and the manner in which we play.
'I broke down United last year in the left piece of the safeguard. He is left-footed and that is a benefit under lock and key and shielding. We are getting him to not fortify the crew, yet the group.'
Martinez is the third United marking this mid year after Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia, with none having come because of direct exchanges with another Premier League club.
Ten Hag anyway guarantees he would cheerfully purchase British yet the expense of homegrown players is swelled contrasted with unfamiliar signings.
Feyenoord full-back Malacia cost £14.6m, while Eriksen was a free specialist and Martinez is the £55.3m expansion from Ten Hag's old club Ajax.
Joined are additionally pursuing Ajax winger Antony and Frenkie de Jong who played under Ten Hag at the Amsterdam club. Joined have a £71m manage Barcelona for De Jong, however the arrangement has been muddled by the £17m he is owed by the Catalan club in conceded compensation and the player's hesitance to move to Old Trafford.
An example is by all accounts arising under Ten Hag however the new United supervisor demands he would prefer to by English players on the
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