Ten Hag: Ronaldo couldn't handle demands of my system

Ten Hag explained his decision to part ways with Ronaldo, citing the player's inability to meet the physical demands of his tactical system.

Erik ten Hag has clarified his reasoning behind Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Manchester United. Speaking to ESPN Netherlands, the manager stated that upon taking the job he outlined the style of play he intended to implement. Ten Hag suggested that while he communicated his vision clearly, Ronaldo ultimately lacked the ability to sustain the hard work required to execute that system. The comments provide insight into the tactical and physical mismatch that led to the end of Ronaldo's second spell at Old Trafford.