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‘If anyone wants to criticise him for his work rate, just watch this game’: Solskjaer backs Cristiano Ronaldo after matchwinning display against Atalanta – before reacting ANGRILY when asked if win proves his team are still playing for him
- Manchester United conceded two goals in the first half against Atalanta
- But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory
- United star Cristiano Ronaldo headed home the decisive goal in the 81st minute
- Solskjaer’s side are now top of Group F, having been bottom when losing 2-0
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned another sensational Manchester United comeback in the Champions League to send Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side top of Group F.
Ronaldo followed up his injury-time winner against Villarreal at Old Trafford last month by heading the decisive goal in a 3-2 victory over Atalanta.
The Portugal star has been criticised by former teammate Gary Neville for his lack of work-rate and a show of petulance when he stormed down the tunnel following a draw with Everton earlier this month, but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Ronaldo answered his critics.
Cristiano Ronaldo was Manchester United’s matchwinner as they beat Atalanta 3-2
Ronaldo rose to meet a Luke Shaw cross to head the Red Devils into the lead on 81 minutes
‘If anyone wants to criticise him for his work rate or attitude, just watch this game, watch how he runs around – he’s great in front of goal,’ said Solskjaer.
‘I was really pleased with how he led the line. We asked him to run the channels and press more. We were at home and we wanted to get the crowd behind us.
‘He did everything a centre-forward should do, leading the line…
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Source : dailymail
