Ronaldo says United teammate will not make it

Cristiano Ronaldo told Diogo Dalot that a Manchester United teammate would not make the cut after the Portuguese forward was denied a hat‑trick. The remark came in the wake of Ronaldo’s missed three‑goal milestone.

Ronaldo and Dalot spent a complete season together at Old Trafford. Their joint campaign marked Dalot’s first full year alongside the veteran striker.

The player singled out by Ronaldo was not named in the conversation. The unnamed teammate’s future at the club now appears under scrutiny.

Manchester United’s hierarchy will likely address the internal criticism ahead of upcoming fixtures. How the squad reacts could influence squad harmony for the remainder of the campaign.