Manchester United supporters have welcomed the news that Cristiano Ronaldo will be dropped from the squad for Saturday’s trip to Stamford Bridge.
The 37-year-old was seen trudging down the tunnel before full-time in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Tottenham after being benched for a seventh Premier League game.
As a result, Erik ten Hag has taken decisive action. Ronaldo, who netted 24 times last season, is considered Ten Hag’s third-choice striker behind Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
He has consequently started just two league matches this season and has only scored twice in all competitions. The superstar previously left Old Trafford early during United’s final pre-season game with Rayo Vallecano, exiting the stadium during the second half.
This was condemned by Ten Hag and he said post-Spurs that he would be speaking to Ronaldo about Wednesday’s early exit. The result of their talks is the striker has been removed from the squad for the weekend.
United fans on Twitter said this was the right call by Ten Hag, with many angry at Ronaldo - who handed in a transfer request over the summer - for his behaviour. They praised the United boss for taking a firm stand.
JoyNg
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In some years to come, no one will remember 10hag… Cristiano will always be a Legend of that club and of this Sport. To be respected you need to respect and 10hag show no respect for this legend that with 37 years of age still works harder than most of the youngsters We are with you🐐
UyiGentle
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Great move Mr Ten Hang. Football is about respect not arrogance
kpakash2022
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CR7 STILL BEST PLAYER IN WORLD 🙂
ORUVAL3
57
No problem...reactions against CR7 must come because they won...wait let them have a humiliating defeat...the ETH will feel the wrath of angry fanbase!!!for now he is winning and the wheel is turning ..
kpakash2022
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CR7 STILL BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD
Austinpowers
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I Hate💔😒What Manchester United Coach🚮 is doing to this Man CR7 he should've let him go if he was not in his plans... Worse the World Cup is here.😤😤😤