The Portuguese superstar is dropped from his side’s squad for their upcoming game against Chelsea.
Rio Ferdinand believes Erik ten Hag’s treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo has led to the Portuguese forward’s recent reactions.
Ronaldo stormed off the pitch before the final whistle of United’s 2-0 win over Tottenham last week.
Following widespread criticism from football pundits and fans, the club excluded Ronaldo from their squad for the Chelsea game.
However, Ferdinand believes Ronaldo might be the one who should expect better treatment.
“I wouldn’t have been happy as a player,” Ferdinand told BT Sport.
“Ronaldo mentioned he would have handled things differently. Any emotions attached to it; it takes control. I probably would have been in the queue asking him about it.
“There’s always another side to it. When you’re dealing with Cristiano Ronaldo, he’s Ronaldo. The way of treating him is different to everybody else.
“Communication. That’s probably the first time in his life where that’s not upheld by the manager.
“I’m not saying he was right but there are special players sometimes in a squad that things work differently for.
“It’s important for the team to see that he is communicated with. He’s 37. He probably needs that more than ever.”
He added: “Ronaldo’s my mate, I want him to do well, but I would be on to [Ten Hag] and say, ‘What are you doing?’
“If communication isn’t there, problems arise.”
Ten Hag has reportedly banned Ronaldo from training with the first team for the time being. Let’s see if the decision would lead to the 37-year-old’s departure from the Red Devils this winter.
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