Manchester United striker Anthony Elanga has opened up after Cristiano Ronaldo criticized the youngster and criticized the club and the manager.
Anthony Elanga says he ‘understood’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s criticism of young players. And insists he still admires the Manchester United striker despite his comments about the club. Ronaldo has certainly played his last game for the Red Devils. After coming out to attack Manchester United, Old Trafford owners, club legends. and even his own team-mates. In an interview with Piers Morgan, the 37-year-old only scored 700 goals for the UFABET club earlier this season. He has won five Ballon d’Ors and is considered one of the best players in history.

Ronaldo is known for his discipline and professionalism. But he told Morgan that the next generation lacked his thinking. “I don’t think [respect] is the best word. They are in different eras,” Ronaldo said of his younger team-mates. “I can see from my 12-year-old son the idea is different.”
When asked about the difference between Manchester City’s young players United with players of his age Ronaldo added: “The hunger, they have things easier. “Everything is easy. They don’t have to be difficult. they don’t care I don’t mean just Man United, but every team. They’re not like my generation, but we can’t blame them. It’s part of the lives of the new generation. new technology that distracts them from other things.” “They’re not the same. I’m not surprised, just sad.”
“If they have the best example in front of them If at least they don’t copy what you do. ” Because I remember when I was 18, 19, 20 years old I was always looking at the best players like Van Nistelrooy, Ferdinand, Roy Keane and Giggs. This is why I’ve been successful and played for so long. Because I take care of my body, because of my heart, my brain because I meet these people and learn from them.” “I think the best advice… I’m not the type to give advice. I like to lead by example.” “I’m there every morning. I do the same thing I might be the first to arrive and the last to leave.
“(Young players) they listen and they forget in two minutes. I like to lead by example. Some people follow me, but not many…” “They don’t care, some do, but most don’t. For me it’s not surprising. Their football career won’t last long ′ ′ It’s not possible. My generation, you will see players aged 36, 37, 38 playing at a high level. I don’t think a lot of the [new generation] are going to reach that level.”
Ilanga , 20, says he ‘understands’ Ronaldo’s comments. But insists he is not the ‘neglected’ typeof person . : “Cristiano talks about the young players as a whole. We are a new generation. I am always 100% focused on what I do. But I can understand what he’s saying . It’s quite easy for young players to get distracted and distracted, but I’m always 100% focused on my job and what I’m doing. The young players at Manchester United are all listening, but I understand what he’s saying.
Regarding his relationship with Ronaldo, Ylanga added : ‘He means a lot to me. He helped me a lot. Not just on the field but off the field too ′′ ′′ He’s an inspiration. Not just me but every young player at Manchester United, sometimes it’s just me and him in the gym.” When asked if his opinion of Ronaldo changed after leaving the interview, bomb Elanka replied: “No… not much Because when I’m with him He hasn’t changed at all. He is still Cristiano Ronaldo for me, he helps me a lot.