However, the 37-year-old striker could return to the starting line-up for the Europa League clash against Real Sociedad. When asked if Ronaldo was ready to start for the team on Thursday (9 August 2022), according to Marca, Ten Hag said: "He started against Brentford and he is ready to start here (against Real Sociedad)." he says.
The reporter kept asking. "Based on his age and your needs in the position, do you know if he can be a future centerpiece for most of the season?" asked the reporter. "Of course." Ten Hag replied.
The Ten Hags also praised young striker Marcus Rashford, who started six Premier League games scoring three goals in the process. The Dutch coach saw Rashford happy because he was improving at various levels of the game.
"We've been working hard with him in different ways over the last two and a half months and he loves it and he wants to move him in the middle and that's what you're seeing now.
It starts with happiness. He comes here every day, loves it and laughs a lot," said Ten Hag.
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