Latest Manchester United News: Paul Scholes, a former midfielder for Manchester United, has said that he expects more from Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire, as well as a shift in mentality inside the team’s locker room. Along with David de Gea and Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire are two senior players.

Scholes believes that it is the job of veteran players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire to serve as mentors to the younger players who are coming up through the ranks. Even if Harry Maguire hasn’t had the finest season, Manchester United will continue to look to him as their captain. Therefore, it is reasonable for Scholes to anticipate that the England international will provide some degree of leadership.

What did Scholes say?

According to a comment that was published in the Express, Paul Scholes made the following remarks while he was speaking to Premier League Productions:

“The conversation with Ronaldo sticks out in my mind. It was obvious that he was frustrated by the behaviour of the younger players. It is at this point that players of his caliber and Harry Maguire’s caliber have a responsibility to speak out in the locker room and explain whatever it is that they are doing in training and whatever is taking place on the training field is just not acceptable.”

He added:

“The culture of the football club is flawed. But it is the responsibility of the more seasoned players to correct it and ensure to pass it down to the younger players. Because of this, I believe that authority plays a role in it.”

At this time, Manchester United’s youth academy is producing some very promising young players that are showing promise for the club. This season, players such as Hannibal Mejbri, Shola Shoretire, and Alejandro Garnacho have all seen action with the first team at various points.

In the past, the Red Devils have been responsible for producing several exceptional players who went on to establish themselves in the first squad. In recent years, players like Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, and Marcus Rashford have all established themselves as mainstays in the squad.

The return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United was outstanding

In the summer of 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United and instantly felt at home with his new club. The five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or finished his first season at Manchester United as the club’s top goalscorer in all competitions. 

Ronaldo has played for the Red Devils 38 times and has scored 24 goals for the team. These include 18 goals scored in the Premier League. It moved him up to third place on the Golden Boot standings, behind only Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min (23 goals).

At the moment, Cristiano has one more year left in his deal. The forward, who will be 37 years old this year, will play a significant part in the process of rebuilding.

Ralf Rangnick will step down from his position as manager before the 2022-2023 season. Erik ten Hag, who formerly managed Ajax, will take over in his place.