Cristiano Ronaldo’s present: a few minutes at United and no prominence at the World Cup?

The party seemed complete at the legendary Old Trafford. Manchester United’s 3-1 victory over Arsenalthe leader of the Premier League, made the fans of the red devils. Lisandro Martínez, Argentine defender and defense leader, embraced Brazilian rookie Antony, who scored the first of the goals. The team mates did the same on the pitch and everything was replicated in the stands. But there was a long face: that of Cristiano Ronaldo.

What’s wrong with Christian? is a question that many are asking in England. The Portuguese crack is annoying and proved it in last weekend’s clash against those led by Mikel Arteta: he entered the second half and was angry with Christian Eriksen and compatriot Bruno Fernandes because they did not pass him the ball. But what are the real reasons for the discontent?

The first reason for Cristiano’s anger is because this season he will not play the Champions League, his favorite tournament, after 20 years of non-stop activity. It is known that it is King of the competition: scored 140 goals in 183 games; raised 5 times Big ears. Before the start of the season, the Portuguese made it clear to his representative and confidant, Jorge Mendes, that he wanted to leave Manchester to play in the Champions League. The 37-year-old striker was aiming high: Chelsea were his target. But he was quickly discarded. From then on the days passed and the suitors fell.

Mendes traveled most of Europe in search of a girl for Cristiano. And the resounding “no” followed. He played at Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Milan and Atlético de Madrid. Nothing has thrived. Then his demands were lowered and he offered himself to Naples and Marseille. The last option was to return to Sporting Lisbon, even though the Portuguese cast is unable to pay him even half of his current salary. The market closes and Cristiano remains at United.

Another reason for Ronaldo’s annoyance is his cold relationship with Erik ten HagManchester coach. For the 52-year-old Dutch manager, the Portuguese is not a weak point, far from it. So far in Premier, the Insect only started in the 4-0 defeat to Brentford. In an atypical start to the season, he hasn’t scored in the 207 minutes he played in the Premier League. It is assumed that this Thursday will start the duel against Real Sociedad for the Europa League. Will the mufa be removed?

Cristiano, for now, has no place in the 4-3-3 perfected by Ten Hag. Jadon Sancho (2 goals in 424 minutes), Marco Rashford (3 celebrations in 523 minutes) e Antonio (a scream in 58 minutes) make up the attack trident; Among the relays the Swede Anthony Elanga and the French Anthony Martial.

“We have to win every match, every tournament, this must be Manchester’s mentality and for this we have more than eleven players”explained the Manchester coach before the match against Real Sociedad. And I add: “Ronaldo was a starter against Brentford and can start again. I already said: there are players who don’t start, but they can do it at any time. I can’t please all the players in the whole game, but anyone will have the chance to play if works well”.

And the World Cup on the horizon …

The last of the reasons for Cristiano’s unease is that Qatar is looming on the horizon, his last World Cup. Portugal shares a group with Uruguay, Ghana and South Korea for the coach Fernando Manuel Costa SantosRonaldo is the owner and captain. But the lack of minutes is a problem because there are other high-level strikers in Europe. Diego Jota (25 years old) and João Félix (22) stand out. Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, respectively. And now a young man who is a genius and a figure in Milan from Italy has joined: Rafael Leão. Who? A powerful striker of 188 centimeters and 23 years, who scored 2 goals in the last classic against Inter. A little further back in Costa Santos’ consideration are André Silva (Leipzig) and Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton).

Cristiano Ronaldo, that serial scorer who has dominated football alongside Messi for the past 15 years, is angry. His present is worrying and his future uncertain. It will be the beginning of the end of Insect? Or is it just a plateau in your still current career?