Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed what he told Cristiano Ronaldo to change during their match against West Ham United on Sunday.
Against the Hammers, the Portuguese forward got a second consecutive start since his return to the squad following his exile from the first team earlier in October.
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Despite Ronaldo and United taking a number of shots against David Moyes' side, only Marcus Rashford was able to get on the scoresheet in the clash.
After another goalless match for the former Real Madrid striker, the 37-year-old remains on one Premier League goal for the 2022/23 season.
Following the Red Devils' narrow 1-0 win over West Ham, Ten Hag revealed that he spoke to Ronaldo about improving his positioning in the tie.
"I think he did quite well," the Dutch manager told Sky Sports.
"(He did) what we expect; lead the pressing. First half, linked up, for me was... I said also [to Ronaldo] during half-time, come not too quick down.
"Later moments; let's first do the work by the midfield and by the defence and the back four.
"Then in the latest moment drop eventually out to attract players or to get for yourself the freedom to be creative, to score, or to give the final pass because that is quality.
"Once the ball goes wide you arrive in the box.
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"We have the quality to score goals, but attacking football effectiveness, we have to improve that.
But we are going in the direction, but being a threat [in the EPL title race] is a long way to go."
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