Man United news: Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘legs have gone’ as his age finally catches up – Agbonlahor
It will be “painful” for Man United fans to watch the decline of Cristiano Ronaldo but he needs to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
That is the view of ex-Aston Villa striker and England international Gabby Agbonlahor, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about Ronaldo’s situation.
The forward has scored just once in his last 10 Man United games in all competitions.
The Manchester Evening News reported yesterday (28 February) Ralf Rangnick has major doubts over Ronaldo leading the line next season.
It is claimed he will not drop him now because he has no other options to spearhead the attack.
“For a lot of Man United fans, it will be painful watching Ronaldo at the moment,” Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley.
“You will have memories of Ronaldo now rather than the Ronaldo that was there before.
“He’s 37, he’s outdone most footballers by five or six years but you can’t hide from ageing. Age catches up with everyone and it looks like it has caught up with Ronaldo.
“His legs look tired, he doesn’t look as quick and sharp getting round players. He’s also not a presser from the front either.
“With all those things, it doesn’t make sense for him to keep starting.
“But who else have they got? They’ve not got many other options in there. Unless they play Rashford as a striker or a false nine.
“It’s a big worry for Man United if they have Ronaldo and Cavani as the options up there for next season.
“It’s time for Ronaldo and Messi to go and play and have some fun in MLS. The top leagues seem to be too much for them at the moment.”
In other news, Kieran Maguire has revealed Liverpool have bagged £487million and are poised to rocket past Man United after new deals are ‘signed’.