Man Utd young star sympathizes with Ronaldo

"Cristiano refers to young players in general. We are a new generation. I am 100% focused on my work, but I understand what he is saying," Elanga told Goal on November 18.

The 20-year-old Swedish striker also admits that his generation's players are surrounded by technology and phones, and are easily distracted and distracted - just like Ronaldo commented.

"At Man Utd, it's not that young players don't listen to seniors, but I understand why Cristiano complains like that," Elanga added.

In a 90-minute interview with Piers Morgan on November 13, Ronaldo spent a section talking about the current generation of players, including his experience with young players at Man Utd. According to the Portuguese striker, the current player lacks professionalism and will not be able to prolong his career like his generation.

According to Ronaldo, this is the downside when the younger generation grows up with the development of technology. "They have everything so easily without suffering. The difference between my generation and now is sulking. Young players these days listen and forget after a few minutes and then do what they think they are. right. I'm not saying they look down on their seniors but they don't care what we say," he said.

The 37-year-old striker also cited the indiscipline of young players through the image of Jadon Sancho, who followed him often late to practice and disregarded the advice of his seniors. Ronaldo thinks that the number of young players keeping the professional spirit can only be counted on the fingers.

Ronaldo is facing the risk of being liquidated by Man Utd because of recent statements. Not only expressing dissatisfaction with the young generation, the owner of the 5 Golden Balls also accused the club of betraying him, criticized the owners and declared no respect for coach Erik ten Hag.

Besides, Ronaldo also pointed out the inadequacies at Man Utd. According to him, the club lags behind in terms of technology and facilities. Ronaldo also criticized the decision to appoint Ralf Rangnick last season and expressed disappointment after returning to the club he was with from 2003 to 2009.