Erik ten Hag backs Ronaldo to reach 20-goal milestone

BACKING: Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo before the UEFA Europa League Group E match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pic: PA

Erik ten Hag believes Cristiano Ronaldo can again manage 20-plus goals for Manchester United this season.

Ronaldo scored his third of the season in Thursday’s 3-0 Europa League victory over Sheriff at Old Trafford on his return from a one-game club suspension, imposed by the manager after his early disappearance down the tunnel against Spurs this month. Last season he scored 24 times, 17 in the Premier League. Ten Hag was asked whether he believed Ronaldo could reach that milestone again.