Unusual mistakes and gestures of reproach: Cristiano Ronaldo’s game to forget at Manchester United

*The opportunities squandered by Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo had one of the worst games since his return to Manchester United in 2021. The Portuguese, who started in the Europa Leaguefailed to score in his side’s 3-2 win over Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus and his frustration was evident with every gesture.

The cast that directs Erik Ten Hag He started losing on his visit to the island and, after the 6-3 rout against City at the weekend, it seemed that the Dutchman was going to suffer another blow. But, Marcus Rashford, twice, and Anthony Martial they reversed the score and towards the end, the local discounted. In the middle, CR7 He had three chances wasted in an unusual way.

The first one was at 77 minutes when the duel was still 2-1 and Diogo Dalot he put together a good play from the center to the left in the rival area to leave the goalkeeper on the road, but instead of defining he looked for Ronaldo. The experienced gunner received on the edge of the small area and with the bow in front, in an incredible way, crashed his shot into the post.

*The clearest situation for Cristiano

After that, he had another three opportunities with the score 3-2. In the first, when it was hand in hand, he did not dare to define left-footed so he hooked, turned and lost to the brand. Then he had another one when Rashford He escaped to the left and instead of kicking the goal, he touched the middle so that the Portuguese arrived alone, but the pass was bad.

The other, minutes later, was due to him because he put together two marks, got into the area from the left, settled for his skillful leg and unsheathed a shot to place at the far post. But, his shot went wide and so he raised his arms, looked at the sky and yelled angrily at his poor aim.

Is that the 37-year-old striker is usually a substitute in the Manchester United and this Thursday, who had the great chance to be a starter, was the victim of his own failures. Lacking confidence and with wet gunpowder, he found himself in the Europa League and Cristiano never seen on the field of play.

luckily for the Red Devilsthe team was able to add three in Cyprus and ranks second in Group E with six units, three less than the leader, Real society. Further back, with three was the Sheriff and no points so far Omonia Nicosla.

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