Patrice Evra thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player, but believes that Manchester United are "more of a team" without the Portugal international.
Ronaldo departed for Real Madrid in the summer of 2009 for a record breaking fee, and they were many who suggested that United would struggle to win without him.
And Evra believes this success is down to team unity and the collective, rather than the brilliance of individuals.
The French defender told reporters: "When Cristiano Ronaldo was here he did a great job but the team was playing for him and maybe people forget that.
"But since Carlito (Tévez) and Ronny have gone United look more like a team.
"I don't say that we're better without Ronny but, sure, we look more like a team. That's an achievement as well.
"If you were asked to pick one player this season, I don't think anyone stands out. That's why the credit for winning the title this season goes to the Man United spirit."
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| Patrice Evra celebrates with Manchester United team-mates after winning the Premier League title Photo: Getty Images |
Ronaldo departed for Real Madrid in the summer of 2009 for a record breaking fee, and they were many who suggested that United would struggle to win without him.
Losing a player of Ronaldo's quality would harm any team, but United manager Sir Alex Ferguson worked on fashioning his team into a superb unit and it paid off as a record 19th Premier League title was secured with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
And Evra believes this success is down to team unity and the collective, rather than the brilliance of individuals.
The French defender told reporters: "When Cristiano Ronaldo was here he did a great job but the team was playing for him and maybe people forget that.
"But since Carlito (Tévez) and Ronny have gone United look more like a team.
"I don't say that we're better without Ronny but, sure, we look more like a team. That's an achievement as well.
"If you were asked to pick one player this season, I don't think anyone stands out. That's why the credit for winning the title this season goes to the Man United spirit."
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