SPORTMAX.LIVE – Erik ten Hag admitted that he had no difficulty making a decision regarding the fate of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United at that time.
In the aftermath of a controversial interview regarding his career at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Manchester United ended early.
The coach, Erik ten Hag recently opened his voice regarding the situation that occurred at that time.
This was conveyed by Erik ten Hag ahead of the Liverpool vs Manchester United match at Anfield on Sunday (5/3/2023) at 23.30 WIB.
“I have a reason. That is very clear and I also know the consequences,” said Erik ten Hag quoted by the Mirror.
“The decision can be negative. It’s always possible in football.”
“But I’m not worried. I also sleep well, even on those nights,” explained the former Ajax Amsterdam coach.
According to Erik ten Hag, the decision was made for the good of the team and the club.
As coach of Manchester United, it is his responsibility to maintain stability in the squad.
The 53-year-old coach then emphasized that he would face all the consequences, whether good or bad, about his decision.
“I have to take decisions to move the club and the team forward,” he said.
“It’s my job and it’s a responsibility that I have–and I have to support that decision.”
“I have to face the consequences and impact of my decisions, not only in the short term but also in the long term,” explained the Dutch tactician.
At that time, he did not have enough time to make a decision about Ronaldo’s future with MU.
However, that short time must be used to make decisions based on mature and strategic thinking.
“Of course, you don’t always have a lot of time,” he continued.
“In that period I remember we had 10 days so I can consider which option is best.”
“You always have to think strategically. But that is my job and it is a responsibility that I have to take,” explained the MU coach.
So far ten Hag’s decisions have been successful.
Currently Manchester United is achieving by winning the Carabao Cup trophy and is still competing at the top of the Premier League standings.
Then they also still compete in the European League and FA Cup.
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Meanwhile, Ronaldo and Al Nassr are comfortably still at the top of the Saudi Arabian League standings.
Apart from that, the Portuguese player has also scored eight goals and two assists in six appearances in the league.