LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher believes Cristiano Ronaldo has added to Manchester United’s problems of being ‘a team of individuals’.
Ronaldo completed a fairytale deadline day move back to United for Juventus.
And the 36-year-old has scored five goals in six games for the Red Devils in both the Premier League and Champions League.
But despite Ronaldo’s goal scoring exploits, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are on a patchy run of form, failing to win in four of their last six games.
United failed to beat Young Boys in the Champions League, West Ham in the Carabao Cup, as well as Aston Villa and Everton in the league.
The Red Devils did, however, beat the Hammers in the league and dispatched of Villarreal, exacting revenge for last seasons Europa League final loss.
United’s most recent poor result came at the weekend when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton, courtesy of an Andros Townsend equaliser.
After the draw, Ronaldo stormed off the pitch, visibly unhappy with how the game played out.
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Carragher believes United remain a team of individuals following Ronaldo’s arrival.
He told The Telegraph: “They remain a team of individuals rather than a team. Cristiano Ronaldo has added to that rather than fixed it.
“That’s why, despite a brilliant squad, they are not yet at the level of the other three (Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea).
“Dropping five points in their last two home games highlighted lingering inconsistency.”
Carragher believes defending champions Man City are the team to beat, DESPITE letting club legend Sergio Aguero leave.
City have Gabriel Jesus at their disposal, but at times opt to operate without an out-and-out No9.
He said: “They are still the team to beat.
“There was a question mark against them after failing to replace Sergio Aguero, but it is business as usual for Pep Guardiola.
“They have gone to the two toughest venues and taken four points, justifying being favourites to win it again. They will take some stopping.”
The world class form of Mohamed Salah also puts his former side in contention to reclaim the Premier League title.
Salah has scored six goals and provided three assists in just seven games played in the league, playing a huge part in helping Liverpool remain the only unbeaten team in the league.
Carragher said: “He is the best player in the Premier League at the moment. Because of him, Liverpool have a chance of winning the title again.
“Without him, I would say they have no chance. That’s why I am desperate for him to sign a new contract.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
