Cristiano Ronaldo is separated from Manchester United First team as Erik Ten Hag addresses refusal to come on as a substitute when his team wins tottenham hotspur.
It has now been revealed that he has refused to participate as a substitute, resulting in him training alone, and Ronaldo appears to have accepted the decision in a post on social media.
He also won’t be involved when they travel to Chelsea on Saturday night.
A statement from United said: “Cristiano will not play for Manchester United this Saturday. ChelseaThe rest of the team is completely focused on preparing for that match. “
Ten Hag is in charge of first-team discipline and fully supports United as a club. However, Ronaldo is still considered an important part of the team.
Ronaldo later wrote on his Instagram:As I have always done throughout my career, I strive to live and play with respect towards my colleagues, opponents and coaches. It hasn’t changed. I haven’t changed I am the same person who has played elite football for the last 20 years, the same professional, and respect has always played a very important role in the decision-making process.
“I started very young, but the example of older, more experienced players has always been very important to me. I have tried to lead by example myself. Unfortunately, that is not always possible.
“Now I feel like I have to keep working hard at Carrington, supporting my teammates and being ready for everything in every game. We must be united and united, we will be together again very soon.”
Cristiano Ronaldo watched from the bench as his United team-mates beat Antonio Conte’s side with a goal on Wednesday night. fred When Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese international walked through the tunnel before the final whistle blew, but left the stadium without heading to the dressing room.
Asked about Ronaldo going straight through the tunnel in the 90th minute, Erik ten Hug told Amazon: I would like to highlight this team, all 11 players put in a great performance. I have to correct myself, it was the performance of the subs that came out. Team performance. “
Ten Hags still had two replacements, but they only brought in Scott McTominay, Anthony Elanga When Christian Eriksen.
Ronaldo’s early departure made no ripples in the home dressing room at Old Trafford, where United’s players celebrated their victory over Tottenham.
He was previously criticized by his manager when he left early during a friendly against Rayo Vallecano in August.
Ronaldo was substituted at halftime in the warm-up fixture and was photographed outside the ground before the end of the match.
Speaking after the summer game, Ten Hag said: This is unacceptable for anyone. We are a team and we have to stay till the end. “
Ronaldo has said he would like to leave this summer if the club receives a suitable offer, but no satisfactory firm offer has been made for the forward.
Ten Hag’s team remains fifth Premier League After winning against Tottenham.
United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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