Farewell to MU at the end of last year, but Cristiano Ronaldo still left many impressions on the team’s young players.
Many young players of the “Red Devils” still look to Ronaldo to study. Photo: Man Utd.
Speaking on ESPN , young talent Facundo Pellistri said: “What catches my eye the most about Cristiano Ronaldo? When I see him, I’m impressed. Ronaldo is always one of the first to arrive at the training ground and the one who comes to the training ground first. finally leave”.
“Besides, he behaves very well. Despite being one of the biggest stars in the world, he always pays attention to everything. Ronaldo always greets me and asks me about my injury. This is extraordinary. . As a player, we know what kind of person he is,” emphasized the young Uruguayan talent.
In November 2022, after Ronaldo’s controversial interview with Piers Morgan, Anthony Elanga also said: “After what I’ve been through, I don’t have a different view of Ronaldo. He helps me a lot not only on the pitch. but also in life. Ronaldo is not only my inspiration but also many young players at MU. Sometimes it’s just me and Ronaldo in the gym.”
Alejandro Garnacho, the most prominent young star in the current MU squad, has been a Ronaldo fan since childhood. In the 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the last leg of Group E Europa League, the Argentine player asked CR7 for his permission to perform the famous recent celebration of his senior after scoring.
Ronaldo smiled brightly and signaled his agreement. The striker born in 2004 immediately stood still, clasped his hands in front of his chest and closed his eyes to show satisfaction.
Back to Pellistri, player 21 is being trusted by coach Erik ten Hag more. In MU’s 1-0 victory over Real Betis in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16 on March 17, Pellistri started the first team for the first time. This player has a bright display.
In the context of Antony and Jadon Sancho’s unstable form and Garnacho’s long-term injury, Pellistri is likely to play more games for the rest of the season.
