Manchester United HubManchester United star Diogo Dalot has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo told him one of their teammates was 'not going to make it' at Old Trafford.
What happened?
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in 2021 and quickly made a blunt assessment about one of his teammates.
Ronaldo had previously been part of a team that clinched multiple league titles and the Champions League during his first period at the club. He told Dalot that one striker didn't possess the drive to secure enduring success.
Why it matters for Manchester United
Dalot wrote in the Players' Tribute: "That season with Cristiano was when I really started to grow as a player and as a person. I lost count of the number of predictions he got right, because he knows so well what it takes to go to the top."
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Season | 2021 |
| Player | Cristiano Ronaldo |
What comes next?
The forwards on United's roster during Ronaldo's first campaign back were Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood, and Edinson Cavani. Ronaldo left Manchester after 18 months following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan. He has since moved to Saudi Arabia but remains active well into his 40s.
Dalot considers it absurd that anyone would question Ronaldo's place in the Portugal squad for the World Cup. He said: "To me, it's totally crazy that anyone could even debate whether he should play at the World Cup. Is he running like he's 22? No. Is he scoring a goal per game? Yes. Does he make us all better? Yes.
