In the King’s Cup, Al-Nassr defeated second-tier Al-Hazem 2-1. Sadio Mane’s goal in first-half injury time was followed by a late goal from Nawaf Boushal. Coach Stefano Pioli rotated his team, therefore Ronaldo was not included.
Prior to last Friday’s matchup with Al-Wehda and their AFC Champions League matchup with Al Rayyan, Pioli made the decision to rest Ronaldo. Al-Nassr were not particularly comfortable without him, but he was happy to watch his team make progress while he still has to wait for his first Saudi Arabian trophy.
On Instagram, Ronaldo wrote: “Won the King’s Cup.” Excellent work!”
On Friday, Al-Nassr takes on Al-Wehda, and on Monday, they play Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League. Ronaldo is probably going to be involved in both games.
Man Utd star is allegedly “playing for a move away,” per Joe Cole
Although Antony has not yet made a Premier League start for United this season, he did participate in the full 7-0 EFL Cup victory over Barnsley last week, scoring a penalty in the Old Trafford thumping.
The Brazilian, who has played just one minute in the league this season, was criticized for his part in the hosts’ late winner during the humiliating 2-1 loss at Brighton when he entered the game as a late substitution.
Speaking last week, Ten Hag acknowledged that Antony was dissatisfied with his lack of playing time but insisted that his £82 million acquisition must “earn the right” to play for the team.
However, former England footballer Joe Cole “cannot see” Antony turning around his Manchester United career, and he feels the player and the team are now considering a departure.
Cole told Paddy Power, “I think Antony is a player that is perfect for the Dutch league, which is the problem with him at Manchester United.”
“I believe he has trouble with the physicality of the Premier League.” He is a gifted football player with excellent skill and technique, so it was encouraging to see him perform well against Barnsley.However, I do not see him having an impact on United’s starting lineup this season, nor do I see him succeeding at Manchester United.
“I believe Antony is trying to get out of the team, and I think United will move past him.”
“He’s not an elderly player, and I believe he’s probably better suited to other leagues. He should be entering his prime in the next few years.”
It would have disappointed Antony, who scored in Manchester United’s crushing victory against Barnsley in League One, that he was left out of the goalless Premier League draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday.Ten Hag told reporters that United’s performance at Selhurst Park was “good” and “dominant,” adding that “you don’t get points for a performance.”
“You need to get a goal.” Naturally, I get a little upset when you dominate a game like that.
We not only executed excellent football play but also excellent pressing. In a game, you are very controlling, but you don’t win.
After five games, Manchester United is currently 11th in the Premier League. On Wednesday night, they take on FC Twente, a foe in the Europa League, before facing Tottenham the following weekend.