Ronaldo strolled down the tunnel with a few minutes left in the game after being left on the bench once more by Ten Hag on Wednesday’s 2-0 home victory. The team that will take on Chelsea on Saturday omitted the Portuguese striker.
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently exercising separately from the first-team squad, according to Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag, who also stated that Ronaldo declined to play as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.
Ronaldo strolled down the tunnel with a few minutes left in the game after being left on the bench once more by Ten Hag on Wednesday’s 2-0 home victory. The team that will take on Chelsea on Saturday omitted the Portuguese striker.
When questioned by reporters on Friday about the 37-year-refusal old’s to come on, Ten Hag responded, “Yes.
“Since I am the manager, I am accountable for the culture here and must establish the standards and values I want to see. We have ideals and standards on the team, which I have to maintain.
“For him and everyone else, it will be a moment for introspection. Since football is a team sport,
Ronaldo left the stadium before the final whistle during a preseason friendly against Rayo Vallecano, so this wasn’t the first time he’d done so before a United game this season.
However, Ten Hag insisted that Ronaldo’s time at United was far from over.
“After Vallecano, I informed him that it was inappropriate and that there would be repercussions for the second instance. He’ll be missed tomorrow.
“Although the team missed the opportunity, it was crucial for the team’s mindset and mentality. Now that Chelsea is in the spotlight, our attention must be on them.
“The assertion is also unambiguous. He still contributes significantly to the team.”
On Saturday, the two teams will square off at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea, who have gone unbeaten in seven games overall under new coach Graham Potter, hosting a United team that has triumphed in four of their previous five meetings.
Anthony Martial, a Frenchman, will also be missing, according to Ten Hag, because he is still injured.
