Character and mentality are two things that have been regularly associated with Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch.
He has for most of his career, resembled the 'clutch' spirit on the biggest stage. His quality has dragged lesser teammates up, best encapsulated with Portugal at Euro 2016 as they went on to win the tournament.
For Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United, few of those traits have been present on the pitch so far this season. His interview with Piers Morgan has effectively scorched his career at Old Trafford, burning bridges with every passing jibe. It felt ironic that Ronaldo referenced the mentality of the younger generation of players now, criticising their approach.