On January 20, Beijing time, Manchester United beat Brentford 3-1 away. After C Ronaldo was replaced, he became angry, caused controversy, and was also met with a strong response from coach Lonnick.
Cristiano Ronaldo started and was replaced in the 71st minute. By this time United had a 2-0 lead, but he did not score, and when he came off the field, he was sullen, chanting and dropping his coat, and Lonnick could only go over and explain.
C Ronaldo's move is indeed negative and has also triggered three major controversies. First, can't Ronaldo be replaced? Sure, especially considering he's 36 years old and the power of substitution is in the coach.
Second, Manchester United were in the lead at the time, and Cristiano Ronaldo himself did not score, so he was not happy? Third, when Manchester United scored the third goal, Ronaldo did not celebrate, but listened to Lonnick's explanation, so the goal of his teammates on the field had nothing to do with him on the field?
In response, Lonnick responded after the game. Ronaldo did ask him "Why me?" The United manager's response was very strong: "I have to make a decision for the benefit of the team. ”
Of course, he also expressed understanding of C Ronaldo's dissatisfaction, "I guess C Ronaldo will not hug me after being replaced, I know the ideas of these forwards." I didn't have any problems with Ronaldo. I told him we were leading 2-0 and had to learn the lessons of the 2-2 draw away to Aston Villa. ”
But Ronnick also reminded Ronaldo, or rather, a knock: "Listen, Ronaldo, you're 36 years old and in good shape, but only when you're a head coach can you see things from the perspective of a head coach." My job is to make decisions that maximize the interests of the team and the club. I hope he can see things from that perspective. ”