Ronaldo is not God – Former Man Utd star says

Former Man United defender Mikael Silvestre in a recent statement, has insisted that the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford has not backfired.

Recall that the Portugal international returned to Old Trafford last summer, signing a two-year deal after leaving Juventus.

However, since his return, Ronaldo has scored 15 times in all competitions and is current Man United’s top scorer.

But some football critics claim his return has made the team go backwards.

This is because there had been high expectations from the Portugal star after he returned to Old Trafford in the summer; however, the Red Devils are way off the top and still fighting to finish in the top four.

Since the start of 2022, Ronaldo has scored just one goal in his last ten matches and was dropped for the recent draw with Burnley.

But Silvestre, who played close to 140 times with Ronaldo during his first stint in English football, told BettingExpert: “It’s normal [that he gets criticism] because with the name he carries, the expectation must be high, so it’s normal that he’ll get some stick.

“The statistics this season are in his favour, especially with the team’s current form.

“It’s been a positive signing, even with the run of games where he hasn’t been scoring, but it happens. He’s Ronaldo… he’s not God!”