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Erik ten Hag claims Cristiano Ronaldo's goal-scoring prowess will return once his fitness improves... and praised the striker for his 'connections' during United Europa League triumph

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to score 'more goals' once his fitness improves.

Ronaldo scored his first goal of the 2022-2023 campaign during United's 2-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday evening.

However, Ronaldo still cut a frustrated figure during United's Europa League tie and found himself lashing out at his fans.

Erik ten Hag has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to score 'more goals' once his fitness improves

Speaking after the game, Ten Hag praised Ronaldo's contribution and said the 37-year-old would score more goals once his fitness improved.

The Manchester United manager said: 'He [Ronaldo] is really close, when he gets more fitness he will score more.