Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo was not happy after being substituted during their league clash against Brentford last night.
The Portuguese international was taken off for Harry Maguire in the 71st minute, with the visitors leading 2-0 in the match.
Interim coach Ralf Rangnick sought to beef up their defense in the final stages of the match but Ronaldo wasn't too impressed with his decision.
The German was asked later what the player had to say about the substitution, as the No.7 appeared furious and exchanged a few words with him.
He said:
"He [Ronaldo] said 'Why me, why did you take me off?'. I said I had to take the decision for the team, for the club. Maybe in a few years when he is a coach he will understand."
It's rare to see Ronaldo get substituted, even though he's about to turn 37 in a few days time.
That's a testament to his reliability even at such an age and, of course, his incredible longevity.
However, Rangnick was merely looking to tighten up the screws at the back to avoid another collapse like they saw at Villa Park last Saturday.
Aston Villa scored twice in the final 15 minutes of the match to fight back from 2-0 down to hold Manchester United to secure a 2-2 draw.
A brace from Bruno Fernandes had given the visitors a comfortable lead but a late collapse saw them go from securing three points to just one.
Rangnick added:
"I told him [Ronaldo] we were 2-0 up and we have to learn lessons from Villa Park, after that game I was angry with myself for not changing to a back five. Today was exactly the same situation, 2-0 with 15 left and I did not want to make the same mistake again."
Rangnick hopes Ronaldo understands his position as Manchester United coach
Ronaldo is never happy when he's substituted. His unquenched desire for goals makes it almost unacceptable for him to come off before the match is done and dusted.
But his current Manchester United coach hopes the star comprehends that some decisions have been made keeping the collective interest in mind.
charisfm
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Ronaldo should calm down....we understand his passion and drive..but he should just relax
Bob_Rogers
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Ronaldo doesn't care if man Utd win or lose, he only cares if he scores or not. He is self obsessed, has an ego like no other which is damaging the dressing room. Ronaldo is also a bad example for the younger players at the club. the sooner man Utd get rid of him, the better for them
Beminru
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He is not happy and that is a good thing. He needs to understand that it’s not all about him and the TEAM comes first!!
vezcmnrz
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Messi did the same when he got substituted by Pochetino at PSG. Great players like Cristiano and Messi wants to play the full match because that's how they became Great. No Great players will be happy to be substituted if they are not injured. I see no problem here. People are way sensitive now a days.
Ghost-×
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When Pepsi get subbed out and gets angry, everyone is making it positive things, because he wanted to play, but when Ronaldo does, it’s because he is selfish, bla bla.
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The truth is. When it doesn't concern Messi, people like u bring it up for no reason. And that's the reason Messi fans do the same to Ronaldo. So u can now ask urself, what is Messi's business with this article about Ronaldo, Manchester United and Rangnick?
subabemnr
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Ronaldo doesn't care if man Utd win or lose, he only cares if he scores or not. He is self obsessed, has an ego like no other which is damaging the dressing room. Ronaldo is also a bad example for the younger players at the club. the sooner man Utd get rid of him, the better for them
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did you just say Ronaldo is a bad example to the young once? just sit down and read what you wrote again, if someone who has won 5 Balon D'OR, 5 champions league and many other individual awards is a bad example then I want to follow that bad example. well I understand you're speaking out of hate