Cristiano once said that as long as he can still run on the pitch then he will not retire, but he seems to have realized that old age makes his stamina decrease and it would be great if he didn't become a starter. Manchester United management always expects Cristiano to give good results in every game he does and what ten hag has to do is give Cristiano more playing time.
Ronaldo is the best player in united and they will do anything to reserve him in the club in the January transfer market. His presence alone put fear in the mind of defenders. Ronaldo is aging but he's still dangerous as of when he was young. So much respect on his name and Erik ten hag will be giving Ronaldo playing time now that he knows that he would give him positive results. United might likely end in the top four this season because they're trying to win games.