Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo did not stay as much as the requirements he expects after axing the Portuguese famous person from Manchester United’s squad to face Chelsea following his tantrum towards Tottenham.
The 37-year-old, who had been an unused substitute within the match, stormed down the tunnel earlier than the ultimate whistle had been blown in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Spurs.
Some experiences additionally claimed Ronaldo refused to return on so late within the match and United launched a short assertion on Thursday confirming that he wouldn't be obtainable for choice towards Chelsea on Sunday as punishment, whereas he has additionally been pressured to coach with the youth workforce.
Ten Hag solely spoke about Ronaldo briefly after the win over Spurs, saying the matter could be handled, and has now opened up on why he got here down so strongly on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in addition to confirming that he refused to return on.
Talking at his pre-match press convention on Friday, he stated: ‘What the speak – when you ask about that – is between Cristiano and me, the assertion can also be clear, I believe. He stays an necessary participant within the squad.
‘I'm the supervisor, I'm answerable for the tradition right here and I've to set requirements and values and I've to regulate them. Within the workforce, we have now values and requirements and I've to regulate that.
‘After Vallecano [when Ronaldo left early during a friendly] I instructed him it was unacceptable however not simply him everybody. That is the second time, there are penalties.
‘We miss him tomorrow. It’s a miss for the squad however it’s necessary for the angle and mentality of the group and now we have now to give attention to Chelsea as that's necessary.’
Probed on whether or not it was true that Ronaldo refused to return on towards Tottenham, Ten Hag replied bluntly: ‘Sure.’
On why Ronaldo has been made to coach away from the senior workforce for the subsequent week, Ten Hag added: ‘Will probably be a [time for] reflection for him, but in addition for everybody else.
‘I stated initially of the season, subsequent time there must be penalties in any other case when you find yourself residing collectively and enjoying collectively, soccer is a workforce sport and you need to fulfil sure requirements. And I've to regulate it.’
Taking to Instagram on Thursday night time following United’s assertion, Ronaldo gave his model of occasions, saying: ‘As I’ve all the time accomplished all through my profession, I attempt to stay and play respectfully in the direction of my colleagues, my adversaries and my coaches.
‘That hasn’t modified. I haven’t modified. I’m the identical individual and the identical skilled that I’ve been for the final 20 years enjoying elite soccer, and respect has all the time performed a vital function in my resolution making course of.
‘I began very younger, the older and most skilled gamers examples had been all the time crucial to me.
‘Subsequently, in a while, I’ve all the time tried to set the instance myself for the kids that grew in all of the groups that I’ve represented. Sadly that’s not all the time attainable and generally the warmth of the second get’s the very best of us.
‘Proper now, I simply really feel that I've to maintain working exhausting in Carrington, help my teammates and be prepared for every part in any given recreation.
‘Giving in to the strain just isn't an choice. It by no means was. That is Manchester United, and united we should stand. Quickly we’ll be collectively once more.’
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