Breaking news : Ralf Ragnick finally makes decision about Ronaldo’s future at the club ,is he right with this decision ?
Ralf Rangnick is now just days away
from his first window as Manchester United
boss and faces a number of key decisions.
While potential incomings will be the thing
that excites United supporters, there could yet
be some high-profile departures as he begins to
shape the squad in his image.
Several players have been linked with exits,
with forwards Anthony Martial and Edinson
Cavani both having uncertain futures.
Rangnick has confirmed that Martial has explicitly
expressed his desire to leave, while Cavani
is a reported target for Barcelona.
The Blaugrana are on the lookout for a new
forward after Sergio Aguero was forced to
retire just months after his arrival.
Cavani is set to become a free agent at the
end of the season and speculation has suggested
that United could cash in on the veteran striker.
But against Newcastle United, his importance
to the current Manchester United squad was
crystal clear.
At St James’ Park, Rangnick opted to start
Mason Greenwood alongside Cristiano Ronaldo
in the 4-2-2-2 formation he has quickly adopted.
However, Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure for
much of the first half, unable to link up with
Greenwood to any effect in the opening 45.
Speaking before the game, Neville told
Rangnick that he must continue to play Ronaldo
alongside another forward.
“He has to start. I think he has to start and
he has to have a partner,” Neville said. “He
has to have a meaningful partner and the worry
if you do put Greenwood right of him and
Rashford, if they get dragged back in defensive
positions then he could end up exposed.
“He needs someone up top with him. I think
he’s looked good with Rashford - that’s one
of the benefits of this system, getting Rashford
upfront alongside him has been great.
“Thirteen goals in 16 starts is some return
- he's doing what he was brought in to do,
there's no doubt about that.
“He is doing what he was brought in to
do, there is no doubt about that.”
Rangnick clearly identified the issue, bringing
Cavani on for Greenwood at the break, with the
Uruguayan instantly adding an extra dimension
at the top end of the pitch.
His presence alongside Ronaldo helped take
the attention off Ronaldo and his movement
for the equalising goal was archetypal centre-
forward play.
Former United striker Dimitar Berbatov recently
claimed Cavani’s situation was “unfair” and
that joining Barcelona would currently be an “
easy decision”.
On the evidence of the opening 45 minutes
against Newcastle, Rangnick must do all he
can to convince his striker to resist the temptation
to move to the Camp Nou.
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