In the absence of eight first-team players, United struggled to draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford, ending a two-game losing streak. Who is Manchester United's number one contributor? Ronaldo. Just two minutes after Alonso's goal, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the Blues' goal for the first time in his career, saving United once more.
Despite de Gea's bravery, sealing his opponent's goal at least three times, de Gea was finally powerless in the 59th minute of the match against Alonso's volley. After seeing Manchester United concede the goal, C Luo shook his head helplessly.
Just 2 minutes later, Kante conceded the ball in front of the penalty area, Matic broke the ball and picked out the pass, C Ronaldo anti-offside burst into the box and then shot low, the ball whistled past Mendy's head.
From Nemanja Matic's broken ball and pass to Cristiano Ronaldo's suspension and shooting, the handling of the two Manchester United players was impeccable. Sky Sports reporter Peter Smith commented, "Out of nothing! Wonderful stops and shots! That's great! ”
Legendary defender Gary Neville said, "Ronaldo's first touch was very good, and the second touch was even better!" Nemanja Matic's pass was as wonderful as Cristiano Ronaldo's shot! ”
Ronaldo has almost become a "fig leaf" for United's attack, starting with a match against Tottenham, United has scored 9 goals in the last 7 Premier League games, and Ronaldo has scored 8 of them, including nearly 5 goals.
The last time a Manchester United player scored five goals was in April 2013, when Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record of nine years. In fact, in the last 5 Premier League games Ronaldo has played, he has scored all 8 goals for Manchester United.
It was Ronaldo's 812th career goal, continuing to expand the all-time record for world player goals held by himself. This season, Ronaldo scored his 23rd goal and the Premier League scored his 17th, tying son Heung-min, who ranked second in the top scorers list, behind Salah, who scored 22 goals.
It is worth emphasizing that in 12 Premier League games against Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored his first goal. Meanwhile, ronaldo scored 8 of his 17 Premier League goals this season against the top 5 teams.
In addition to Cristiano Ronaldo, the Premier League players who scored the most against the top 5 teams were Salah, Mane, Jota and Odessan Edouard, but all four scored only four goals.
After C Ronaldo's goal, ESPN soul asked, "Without C Ronaldo, what position would Manchester United be in this season?" "However, that's exactly what's wrong with United.
In the 2021-22 season, United finished second in the Premier League. Ronaldo does maintain excellent form, but his addition disrupts Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's employment ideas and tactical system, resulting in Almost all of United's attacking resources being invested in Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo has indeed managed 8 of United's last nine goals, but in United's last 13 Premier League games, Ronaldo has scored in just five games.
There is no doubt that Tenhach will follow United's match against Chelsea. Whether to let C Luo stay in the team will be a difficult problem that Tenhach must solve.