The explosive aftermath of Manchester United's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Arsenal has been laid bare, with Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly unleashing a furious dressing room tirade that questioned his teammates' ambition and commitment.
According to insider reports, the Portuguese megastar didn't hold back following Thursday's crushing loss at Old Trafford, where United surrendered an early lead to suffer their second consecutive Premier League defeat.
Ronaldo's Raw Reaction Exposed
Witnesses claim Ronaldo was visibly seething after the final whistle, directing his anger toward teammates who he believed lacked the hunger and determination required at the highest level. "Some of you are too comfortable!" the five-time Ballon d'Or winner allegedly shouted, questioning whether certain players possessed the mentality to compete for major honours.
The 37-year-old's frustration reportedly stemmed from United's collapse after taking the lead through Marcus Rashford, only to concede twice in quick succession during a disastrous second-half performance.
Ten Hag's Tactical Dilemma
New manager Erik ten Hag now faces his first major crisis at United, with Ronaldo's outburst highlighting the growing tensions within the squad. The Dutch manager had opted to start Ronaldo on the bench for the second consecutive game, bringing him on in the 68th minute with United already trailing.
Despite Ronaldo's introduction, United failed to mount a meaningful comeback, leaving the veteran forward increasingly isolated and frustrated in the closing stages.
United's Season Already in Jeopardy
With back-to-back defeats against Brighton and now Arsenal, Manchester United sit at the bottom of the Premier League table for the first time in 30 years. The situation has created mounting pressure on Ten Hag, who took over during the summer promising to restore the club to former glories.
Ronaldo's relationship with the club remains under intense scrutiny, with the forward having missed the majority of pre-season due to personal reasons and still seeking an exit from Old Trafford.
The dressing room confrontation signals deeper issues within the United camp that Ten Hag must address quickly if he's to prevent their season from derailing completely before it's properly begun.
