“In the last weeks, definitely the best performance from him.”
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of 2022 as Manchester United beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
Ronaldo’s Portuguese compatriot Bruno Fernandes scored the second goal of the night for Ralf Rangnick’s side as Man United returned to winning ways. The Red Devil’s moved into the top four following the result at The Theatre of Dreams.
Rangnick spoke glowingly about his side’s display and Ronaldo’s performance following the full-time whistle.
Back on track! Nobody gives up and there’s only one way to get back on track: hard work, team work, serious work. Everything else is just noise. Let’s go Devils!🔴⚫️💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/u8sZzzJQn5
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) February 15, 2022
Ralf Rangnick praises Cristiano Ronaldo’s “very important goal.”
The Man United interim manager was full of praise for his side. Rangnick suggested that the game saw Ronaldo’s strongest performance for some weeks.
“In the last weeks, definitely the best performance from him,” Rangnick said.
“Energetically he was always trying to help teammates, So. I think in the last weeks definitely the best performance by him and a very, very important goal for us.”
Ronaldo scored his ninth goal of the Premier League in the victory. The 37-year-old had not scored in his previous six games, his longest goalscoring drought since 2009.
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The Man United interim manager was full of praise for his side. Rangnick suggested that the game saw Ronaldo’s strongest performance for some weeks.
“In the last weeks, definitely the best performance from him,” Rangnick said.
“Energetically he was always trying to help teammates, So. I think in the last weeks definitely the best performance by him and a very, very important goal for us.”
Ronaldo scored his ninth goal of the Premier League in the victory. The 37-year-old had not scored in his previous six games, his longest goalscoring drought since 2009.
Man United’s next game is away to Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday at 2 pm.
