Messi playing in the french league seems alot easier than playing in the Premier league, I feel pitiful for Ronaldo in the premier league, it seems like his career is now crumbling down, he doesn't even get enough playing time and has barely made the first team for United this season. I still have the feeling that Ronaldo can still perform well in the league not necessarily outshining the other younger players.
So far Ronaldo is still played by Ten Hag in the Premier League. even though as a substitute, Ronaldo still showed his positive contribution.
I wouldn't think he was done with his career. his performance may have decreased since last season. even this season he didn't get many chances. 6 matches in the Premier League with no goals scored at all. of course, it is bad for fans.
Ronaldo must show his ability better than now. it will prove to Ten Hag and other European clubs to have it.
I do not think that him playing or not playing is about the game he plays or not. I believe it is about the fact that he wanted out and that is why he wasn't played at all. It would have made sense to keep him out or as a sub if he were to leave, that way you would get used to playing without him before he leaves, and after he leaves it wouldn't matter to you.
But, looking at the situation at hand, Ronaldo didn't leave, and that could mean that he would stay with United for this season, and if that is the case then playing him on striker could still be very well. It's not about his talents, he is a talented person even at his age, I believe it was transfer request and now if that's gone he should take his rightful place.