CR7 has now been left as an unused substitute in two of Man Utd’s last four Premier League games.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said he will ‘deal with’ Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday after the club’s 2-0 win over Tottenham.
Just three days after Ten Hag gave Ronaldo only his second Premier League start of the season in last weekend’s 0-0 draw against Newcastle, the Dutchman dropped CR7 back to the bench on Wednesday.
For the second time in four league games, he didn’t bring the forward on as a substitute either.
When it became clear that the manager had no intention of playing him, Ronaldo walked down the tunnel before the final whistle.
😳 ¡Se enojó Cristiano!
🔥 Se fue a los vestidores en pleno partido, al ver que no iba a jugar contra Tottenham.
🤔 ¿Es un error que en el @ManUtd lo dejen en la banca o su actitud es incorrecta?#LigaPremierTD pic.twitter.com/lDpJkOKAaj
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) October 19, 2022
Ten Hag will deal with it on Thursday
“He was there. I have seen him, but I didn’t speak with him,” Ten Hag told Amazon Prime about Ronaldo afterward.
Elaborating on the issue in a post-match press conference later on Wednesday evening, the Dutchman said: “I don’t pay attention to that, I will deal with that tomorrow.”
“I want to keep the focus on the team,” he added. “It was magnificent from all 11 players. I have to correct myself. It was also a performance by the substitutes who came on.
“Once again, it was a squad performance. I think what we have seen is 11 players who defend and 11 who attack. I was pleased.”
Two second-half goals from midfield duo Fred and Bruno Fernandes sealed the victory for United. The Red Devils remain fifth in the Premier League, but just one point behind fourth-placed Chelsea, whom they will face next at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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