Manchester United: Erik ten Hag angry at Cristiano Ronaldo and other for leaving Old Trafford early – Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said it was “unacceptable” that some players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, left Old Trafford before the end of their pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Ronaldo returned to the squad for the game after missing their tour of Thailand and Australia for family reasons, but failed to score and was replaced at halftime. Pictures emerged showing Ronaldo leaving the stadium before the end of the 1-1 draw and confirming several other players who were sitting in the directors’ box had also departed early. Follow the latest Man United LIVE Updates and News on InsideSport.IN
Manchester United: Erik ten Hag SLAMS Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammate’s decision to leave Old Trafford before the end of Man United’s last pre-season friendly, Check out
Erik ten Hag on Cristiano Ronaldo and other Man Utd players leaving Old Trafford early vs Rayo: “I don’t certainly accept this. I think this is unacceptable. For everyone”, tells @viaplaysportnl. 🚨🔴 #MUFC
“We are a team and you have to stay until the end”, ten Hag says. pic.twitter.com/Ysm2G4e7Rp
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- Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano early
- After initially refusing to comment, United said they had no issue with Ronaldo
- It’s believed the 37-year-old star was one of a number of player to depart early
- But Erik ten Hag has since insisted he doesn’t ‘condone’ player leaving early
Manchester United: Erik ten Hag angered by Cristiano Ronaldo and teammate’s decision to leave Old Trafford mid game
Speaking about the incident, Ten Hag told AD: ‘I certainly don’t condone this. This is unacceptable. For everyone. We are a team and you have to stay until the end.’
Ronaldo was replaced at the break by Amad Diallo, who gave United the lead with a close-range rebound in the 48th minute. But Rayo Vallecano drew level through Alvaro Garcia Rivera’s finish nine minutes later.
Ronaldo’s future has been one of the big stories of the summer with the 37-year-old making it clear he wants to leave to pursue Champions League football. United have so far maintained that he is not for sale, the former Real Madrid man still having one year remaining on his contract.
It is understood the forward’s agent has informed United of an offer and wants the Red Devils to name their price.
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Former Manchester United coach Chris Armas has urged Ten Hag to take a hands-on approach to ensure Ronaldo remains at Old Trafford.
The American said: ‘He’s a big part of the team and he’s still a guy that produced so it would be my job to figure out how to get all that talent and all that fire and experience of winning and challenge him as much as I could.
‘I think the most important thing is to engage with Cristiano. He’s got so much to give, again his commitment to winning and scoring.
‘Each guy has their different type of leadership – he can certainly be a leader in his way and my goal like everyone else on the roster was “how can I get the best out of Cristiano?”
‘So I do think that’s a hands-on approach, it’s speaking with him, it’s bringing him into the office, it’s asking him questions. So he’s part of the solutions and part of the success.’
United will play in the second-tier Europa League this term. They will open their Premier League campaign on Sunday against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Manchester United: Erik ten Hag SLAMS Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammate’s decision to leave Old Trafford before the end of Man United’s last pre-season friendly, Check out
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