Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the game as a substitute, Erik Ten tells why
Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the game as a substitute, Erik Ten tells why. During practice sessions and games, Manchester United staff take notes to prepare for the post-match inquest. Cristiano Ronaldo’s name is on the top of their list. Manchester United brutally thrashing 6-3 opponents. They are 6-1 with opponents that are the highlights. However, what attracted the most during the game was Ronaldo’s status.
Cristiano Ronaldo was an unused substitute which was newsworthy especially when Erik ten hag used all his 5 changes.
In the post-match press conference, the topic of Cristiano Ronaldo was a sure shot. Erik Ten Hag says in the conference ” I appreciate that Anthony Martial came on, did well, scored twice but Cristiano Ronaldo is going to be the third choice Striker for now going forward? I would not bring him in because of out of respect for Cristiano for his big career. The other thing was an advantage that I could bring Anthony, he needs the minutes but I don’t want to point it out like that. ”
Fans are angry
No matter what Ten Hag says, it is going to unsatisfy a number of United Fans who are very key in the followers of Ronaldo.
A source close to the Portuguese half-joked. That when it was just Ronaldo must be miffed to stay in the dugout or not.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo is not subject to the humiliation of United thrashing. The last time when Cristiano Ronaldo is not used was when he was at Juventus in 2021. It is evident that Ten Hag favors the young and is more flexible towards his squad. Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford are the attacking players in pre-season. Started ahead of Ronaldo against Southampton, Liverpool, and Leicester.
By showing Ronaldo respect, Ten Hag is on the trollers radar for disrespect.
Ferguson says we are not going to subject him to the abuse that he gets here when talking about Cristiano Ronaldo’s unused in the game