Solskjaer Sets Record Straight on Manchester United's Eating Habits

Cristiano Ronaldo's influence on Manchester United's dressing room extends beyond the pitch, but it seems his impact on the team's eating habits may have been exaggerated. Back-up goalkeeper Lee Grant claimed that no one touched dessert at the team hotel on Friday night, but United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Grant's comments were made in a joking manner. Instead, Solskjaer praised Ronaldo's leadership qualities, saying he's a ruthless and clinical goalscorer who lifts everyone around him.

Key Takeaways:

• Cristiano Ronaldo's influence on Manchester United's dressing room is significant, but his impact on the team's eating habits may have been exaggerated.
• United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has set the record straight on Grant's comments, saying they were made in a joking manner.
• Ronaldo gave a speech to his new team-mates, rather than signing an initiation song, as he had done 18 years ago when he joined Manchester United as a teenager.
• Solskjaer praised Ronaldo's leadership qualities, saying he's a ruthless and clinical goalscorer who lifts everyone around him.
• Ronaldo's presence on the pitch has set the standard for the rest of the team, with Solskjaer saying he's "a different type of player" compared to when he left Manchester United.
• Solskjaer revealed that the team's schedule and demands are high, but Ronaldo's discipline and work ethic are an inspiration to his teammates.

Statistics:

• Ronaldo scored twice on his second debut for Manchester United in the 4-1 win over Newcastle.
• The 36-year-old has been with Manchester United for two games, and has already made an impact on the team.
• Manchester United has one win and one loss in their two Premier League games this season.