Erik ten Hag is hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo‘s goals will “flow” after he got the 700th in his club career in Manchester United‘s 2-1 win over Everton.
Ronaldo came off the bench at Goodison Park to score his second goal of the season and with it reach the impressive milestone.
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The 37-year-old has seen his opportunities to play restricted so far this season, but Ten Hag believes the winner against Everton could prompt a purple patch in front of goal.
“Every player needs it [confidence] even when you are the best in the world you need it, you need the goals,” Ten Hag told a news conference. “Once they have some goals, they come easier and then the goals come in a flow.
“That is really impressive when you score 700 goals, a huge performance. I am really happy for him and congratulate him for that. I am also really happy it is his first goal of the season in the Premier League. I am sure more goals will come for him.”