Mikael Silvestre has criticized critics of Cristiano Ronaldo who suggest that the attacker is creating a “problem” for Manchester United.
Ronaldo returned to United in the summer when the English team replaced him from Juventus of Italy.
The 36-year-old has performed well with the Red Devils this season, having been involved in 15 goals in his 19 appearances in all competitions.
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Despite this, some have suggested that Ronaldo is a ‘problem’ for Manchester United because it doesn’t make them a better team.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left the club and Ralf Rangnick is now their interim coach. He is sixth in the Premier League, but will rise to fourth place if he wins both of his matches by hand.
As cited by the Daily starSilvestre has suggested that Ronaldo “lead the way” without having to be captain:
“This comment that he is a problem is nonsense. Look at the ratio of goals scored; he created chances from the beginning of the season, ”Silvestre said.
“Cristiano wants to help, he wants to win prizes. He did not come to United to relax his early retirement, it is an even greater challenge than the one he has faced at his previous clubs.
“He left United after winning the Ballon d’Or, winning the Premier League and being a first-rate player. There would be questions about him and what he can bring, but he is a leader.
“He is not wearing the bracelet, but he is leading the way and everything has been positive in what he has done.”
Earlier this month, Silvestre endorsed Rangnick to help Man Utd become “title contenders”:
“Rangnick is good news. We know what you want from your players, you have a plan and you know how to execute it. It’s a good business, I’m happy with it, “said Silvestre.
“It’s smart because it gives both sides time to see if there is a match, from the club’s leadership and from Ralf’s perspective.
“There is a medium-term plan and it could be the plan that will make United a contender for the title. Not this season, but his mission is to finish in the Champions League, which is quite difficult.
“You have to be sensitive and consider the gap in quality and performance.
“There is enough quality in the team to finish in the top four, that’s where they should finish.”
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