During the previous season, Ronaldo showcased his exceptional skills by dribbling past four Brighton players and scoring a magnificent goal. However, it is unfair to solely attribute Manchester United’s weaknesses to him.

The performance of a team is a collective effort, and individual players, no matter how talented, cannot be solely responsible for the overall performance of a team. While Ronaldo’s brilliance and impact on the pitch cannot be denied, it is essential to acknowledge the contributions and efforts of the entire team, as well as the coaching staff, in determining the success or shortcomings of Manchester United. Blaming a single player for the team’s weaknesses oversimplifies the complexities of football and the dynamics of a team sport.

In fact, Man Utd did not play that badly, as they identified more points and created dangerous opportunities without opponents. Ten Hag used a diamond-shaped midfield in this match, placing Rashford and rookie Hojlund in the starting lineup. In the first half, Rashford was wasteful and did not stay in a good position, while Hojlund once had the ball in the net but was not allowed to score because the ball had previously drifted out of bounds even though the distance was small.