Man Utd Struggles Continue as Calls for Ronaldo Return Grow

Manchester United poor form persists, dropping to 15th in the Premier League after a 1-0 loss to Tottenham, marking their 12th defeat this season. Critics, including Micah Richards and Jamie Redknapp, question Ruben Amorim tactics. Teddy Sheringham suggests Cristiano Ronaldo could mentor United struggling forwards, who have scored just 28 goals in 25 league games.

For the 2024–25 Premier League season, Manchester United finds itself in deep trouble, sitting 15th in the table after a 1-0 loss to Tottenham. This marked their 12th defeat of the season and eighth under new manager Ruben Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag in October. James Maddison’s goal secured Spurs’ win, further increasing the pressure on Amorim.

United’s attacking struggles have been highlighted, with former striker Teddy Sheringham suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo could mentor young forwards like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. The duo, who cost a combined £107 million, have failed to make a significant impact, and United’s failure to sign a striker in January is proving costly.

Pundits have been harsh on Amorim, with Micah Richards claiming he "doesn’t understand what he’s doing," and Jamie Redknapp predicting United could endure another 18 months of struggles. Gary Neville also criticized the team’s tactical approach, saying it wouldn’t even be used in an Under-9s match.

United now shifts focus to their next fixture against Everton, hoping to recover from a disappointing run. Meanwhile, discussions continue over whether the club should consider bringing Ronaldo back to aid their struggling attack.