Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has slammed the criticism of Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo during the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Manchester United boss Ten Hag opted to leave the Portuguese international on the substitutes bench as his side lost 6-3 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. When the United manager was asked why he didn't play Ronaldo, he told reporters after the game that it was 'out of respect for his big career' that he wasn't introduced.
The decision not to bring the former Real Madrid man on against Pep Guardiola's side led to criticism of Ten Hag, but ex-Liverpool centre back and Sky Sports pundit Carragher has hit out at people questioning the Dutchman. Writing on Twitter, Carragher said the idea that Ten Hag 'got it wrong' by not playing Ronaldo at City was 'laughable'.
"The idea that Erik ten Hag got it wrong yesterday by not playing Ronaldo is laughable!" he wrote.
"Ronaldo played at Brentford when it was 4-0 at half-time. It’s not a dig at Cristiano Ronaldo, but Rashford’s pace on the counter attack as we saw vs. Arsenal [and] Liverpool was the best option."
Ronaldo has started just three matches for United so far this season, with Ten Hag utilising the veteran forward as an impact substitute in recent weeks. Instead, the Dutchman has opted to use Marcus Rashford as a central striker, with the England international repaying the faith by scoring against Liverpool and Arsenal before the international break.
The Reds, who had won four successive Premier League matches prior to the derby defeat to City, face off against Cypriot side Omonia in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Siddharth—-
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He should look at Liverpool who is still behind us in points table 😂😂
Jtm247
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Carra is crazy
huaaeipz
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the new hip hop goat 😂
jezabdnpyz
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Nonsense As Usual From The Man From The Aircon Studio [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Ronaldo Was The One That Didn't Show Up For Pre-season Training And Matches, Chose To Extend His Holiday With His Family. Asking To Leave For Another 🆑 Team So He Can Play In It Going For His Personal Glory Records. Ten Hag Is Right To Bench Him.., Just Bring Fair To Every Player In The Team. No Player Is Bigger Than The Club Even If You Are The GOAT.
My Bad.., I Jumped The Gun Too Soon Regarding The "Nonsense Part". My Deepest Apologies To Carragher And To All.
Adamblack
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That jamie carragher guy should go amd coach a team if he cannot shut up pr also criticize liverpool too for being in poor position
Sumcdmpuy
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useless coach if he is not going to change he will be sacked
kodceprtz
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Nonsense As Usual From The Man From The Aircon Studio [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Ronaldo Was The One That Didn't Show Up For Pre-season Training And Matches, Chose To Extend His Holiday With His Family. Asking To Leave For Another 🆑 Team So He Can Play In It Going For His Personal Glory Records. Ten Hag Is Right To Bench Him.., Just Bring Fair To Every Player In The Team. No Player Is Bigger Than The Club Even If You Are The GOAT.
Sometimes people should read to understand. U called what Carragher said “nonsense” yet ur point is also in agreement with his point. He blasted people criticizing Ten Hag for benching Ronaldo as laughable.
honchibbs
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Nonsense As Usual From The Man From The Aircon Studio [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Ronaldo Was The One That Didn't Show Up For Pre-season Training And Matches, Chose To Extend His Holiday With His Family. Asking To Leave For Another 🆑 Team So He Can Play In It Going For His Personal Glory Records. Ten Hag Is Right To Bench Him.., Just Bring Fair To Every Player In The Team. No Player Is Bigger Than The Club Even If You Are The GOAT.
U are right Bro. I don't get people. Ten Hag puts team first.
jezabdnpyz
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Nonsense As Usual From The Man From The Aircon Studio [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Ronaldo Was The One That Didn't Show Up For Pre-season Training And Matches, Chose To Extend His Holiday With His Family. Asking To Leave For Another 🆑 Team So He Can Play In It Going For His Personal Glory Records. Ten Hag Is Right To Bench Him.., Just Bring Fair To Every Player In The Team. No Player Is Bigger Than The Club Even If You Are The GOAT.
SAH7
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ex-Liverpool centre back and Sky Sports pundit. It was in the article
ohh so how many premier leagues he won?
songsohia
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lol who is carrager
ex-Liverpool centre back and Sky Sports pundit. It was in the article
songsohia
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Who is carrager
ex-Liverpool centre back and Sky Sports pundit. It was in the article
Vowcilt
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Who is carrager
ur father......u dont know ?
Vowcilt
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THE coach was RIGHT...let him to coach .....
KELVINYOUNG12
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Man U is above liver problems (carrager)???
KELVINYOUNG12
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Who is carrager
Len24
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I agree with Carragher..things wouldn't of been any better with Ronaldo in the team..so why criticize ten hag? he can see in training who his best options are more than these critics who are rating Ronaldo on his past reputation
exactly
siwbdkmoyz
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Ronaldo was safe on the bench, we got to see what really ten hag brings to man u. That is absolutly nothing new. He is lame and united did a mistake not going after conte
Impactful
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if CR7 was subbed in, he would have scored the last goal which was penalty and did Suuii celebration 🤣
SAH7
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lol who is carrager
SAH7
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United fans
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all English team fans are plastic 😅
SAH7
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United fans
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all English team fans are plastic! [Crylaugh]
lanostuz
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I agree with Carragher..things wouldn't of been any better with Ronaldo in the team..so why criticize ten hag? he can see in training who his best options are more than these critics who are rating Ronaldo on his past reputation
Redrosey
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United fans
Madcap_237
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LO Was this meant to be a surprise?[Crylaugh] Everyone knws Carragher's hate for Ronaldo only deepened after tht Handshake Snub[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Neeadpr
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Whenever I see carragher, I just get annoyed. Just speaking without reasoning. What’s his business if ten hag think’s it was a wrong idea not bringing Ronaldo on or not. Did carragher ever play for Man U? He’s got no right to criticize or give a say about Manchester United decisions
It’s easier to say it light when you ain’t the one carrying it
sameyj
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You doesn’t also need to comment abt carragher post
Who’s commenting about carragher, messi fan?
Huhdelnstu
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Whenever I see carragher, I just get annoyed. Just speaking without reasoning. What’s his business if ten hag think’s it was a wrong idea not bringing Ronaldo on or not. Did carragher ever play for Man U? He’s got no right to criticize or give a say about Manchester United decisions
You doesn’t also need to comment abt carragher post
sameyj
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Whenever I see carragher, I just get annoyed. Just speaking without reasoning. What’s his business if ten hag think’s it was a wrong idea not bringing Ronaldo on or not. Did carragher ever play for Man U? He’s got no right to criticize or give a say about Manchester United decisions