Manchester United will attempt to avoid starting a top-flight season with three straight losses for the first time since 1986 when Liverpool come to town on Monday, but early results have not shaken Ten Hag.
"Pure, unfiltered, misplaced optimism."
"The reason Manchester United & Ten Hag don't want Ronaldo to leave is they know an attack made up of Martial, Rashford, Sancho and Elanga can't get us anywhere."
Dean Henderson made the comments as he heads out on loan to Nottingham Forest, while the Cristiano Ronaldo saga rolls on .
It comes as Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants his Manchester United future resolved before the start of the new Premier League season,
He suggested he would feature in United's final pre-season friendly match against Rayo at Old Trafford, saying: "Sunday, the King plays".
"Love you Sir Alex, really do, but just go and enjoy a jacuzzi or something, glass of red, watch an episode of The Office, go and relax. Don't get involved."
Manchester United ,and Ronaldo, will be back at Carrington today following their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.
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