Failing to break the Southampton goal allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to continue the spell of failing to score in 2022. Missing the opportunity to push the empty goal made the Portuguese even more ridiculed.
Just six minutes into the opening, Sancho's straight plug gave Cristiano the opportunity to push the empty goal. Unfortunately, Ronaldo's shot was too small and was released by the opponent at the goal line.
After such a scene, fans criticized Ronaldo's performance. Manchester United and team reporter Luckhurst said, "It's another day like this, if there is a center forward on the bench, then Ronaldo really should be replaced." It seems that he has lost confidence. ”
Some fans said, "I think this is the worst performance of Ronaldo in 19 years." "Never thought that there would be such a day in my life, I admit that Ronaldo is finished." "C Ronaldo is finished, let him leave our club!" ”
In order to strengthen the attack, Lonnick replaced Rashford, which also made fans unhappy, "Lonnick is not afraid of C Ronaldo, why should he replace Rashford, instead of replacing C Ronaldo who spoiled the game." ”
After coming off the bench, Elaunga told Pogba to change his position, and the fans joked, "The coach said, don't pass the ball to Ronaldo who is in the box, he is dealing with us." ”
In the end, Manchester United and Southampton exchanged white papers. Fans compared the two seasons of two-team clashes, before C Ronaldo joined, Manchester United had won 9-0 against the opponent, but this game can only take 1 point.
In addition to wasting great opportunities, the data is enough to prove how bad Ronaldo's performance is.
Ronaldo had 14 passes in this campaign, but only 10 were successful, and the pass success rate was only 71%. In addition, Ronaldo has never succeeded in competing for a header in 3 attempts, conceding 10 goals and three offsides.
Of the 11 players who started, Ronaldo's 6.6 points were only higher than Rashford's (6.5), which is also his lowest rating in 2022.
In 6 games in 2022, Ronaldo's highest scoring match was Against Middlesbrough, when he scored 7.5 points. In the other 5 games, Ronaldo's score did not exceed 7.0 points. Against West Ham, Burnley and Southampton, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 6.9, 6.8 and 6.6 respectively.
The Manchester Evening News even gave Ronaldo the lowest 3 points in the game, "Missing the nanny ball at 0-0, he often offside, sometimes looking motionless." If Cavani can play, then he may have to replace Ronaldo. ”