MANCHESTER UNITED will finish in the BOTTOM HALF of the Premier League table if they sell Cristiano Ronaldo, according to club legend Gary Neville.
The Red Devils sit bottom of the Premier League table after two matches, beaten 2-1 by Brighton and humiliated 4-0 by Brentford on Saturday.
Ronaldo has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer in search of Champions League football.
But Neville feels if he leaves and United fail to replace him then things will only get worse for Erik ten Hag’s side.
Speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, he said: “United are damned if they do, damned if they don’t on Ronaldo.
“It seemed like the best thing was to facilitate a move away. Now, if they lose him, there is NO goalscoring left.
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“If they don’t bring players in, or players don’t perform, and Ronaldo leaves, I think they can finish bottom half of the Premier League.
“They are absolutely demoralised and shot to pieces.
“Erik ten Hag in pre season got them to a confident level. But they have gone back to default.
“To not got the players he wanted is an absolute shocker.
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“United will ride the wave and get through this season but will have to live through the rockiest times since getting relegated 40 years ago.
“Stick with what you’re doing [vs Liverpool] and hope the results come.
“However, he has to be pragmatic next Monday, that’s about physicality and picking the players he trusts the most to get a result.”
Next up for United is a daunting home clash with long-time rivals Liverpool on Monday night.
It remains to be seen whether Ronaldo – who started against Brentford – will keep his place in Ten Hag’s side for the visit of Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
