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– Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he will “deal with” Cristiano Ronaldo after the unused substitute walked down the tunnel minutes before the end of the win over Tottenham.
– Ronaldo, 37, left in the 89th minute, shortly after Ten Hag brought on Christian Eriksen and Anthony Elanga.
– “I will deal with that tomorrow, not today. We are now celebrating this victory,” said Ten Hag.
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– “I have seen him, but I haven’t spoken with him.”
Erik ten Hag on Ronaldo: "Today we celebrate this result. Of course we think about Saturday and another big game (v Chelsea). We have to prepare really well and the rest we deal with tomorrow." [@ShamoonHafez]
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) October 19, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo went down the tunnel at Old Trafford before final whistle. 🚨🔴 #MUFC
Erik ten Hag: “I will deal with that tomorrow, not today. We are now celebrating this victory”. pic.twitter.com/Ll4raQovL8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 19, 2022
– Despite United having only made three of their five permitted substitutions in Wednesday’s 2-0 home win, Ronaldo decided to leave the bench early and disappeared down the Old Trafford tunnel.
😳 ¡Se enojó Cristiano!
🔥 Se fue a los vestidores en pleno partido, al ver que no iba a jugar contra Tottenham.
🤔 ¿Es un error que en el @ManUtd lo dejen en la banca o su actitud es incorrecta?#LigaPremierTD pic.twitter.com/lDpJkOKAaj
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) October 19, 2022
– It came three days after he showed his displeasure at being substituted against Newcastle.
– After Sunday’s 0-0 draw Ten Hag said he had “no problem” with Ronaldo’s negative reaction, but added the Portuguese must convince him “he has to stay on”.
