Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag says he will “cope with” Cristiano Ronaldo after the unused substitute walked down the tunnel minutes earlier than the tip of the win over Tottenham.
Ronaldo, 37, left within the 89th minute, shortly after Ten Hag introduced on Christian Eriksen and Anthony Elanga.
“I will cope with that tomorrow, not as we speak. We are actually celebrating this victory,” mentioned Ten Hag.
“I’ve seen him, however I have never spoken with him.”
Despite United having solely made three of their 5 permitted substitutions in Wednesday’s 2-0 home win, Ronaldo determined to go away the bench early and disappeared down the Old Trafford tunnel.
It got here three days after he confirmed his displeasure at being substituted in opposition to Newcastle.
After Sunday’s 0-0 draw Ten Hag mentioned he had “no downside” with Ronaldo’s damaging response, however added the Portuguese should persuade him “he has to remain on”.
Former England striker Gary Lineker mentioned Ronaldo’s behaviour unnecessarily took consideration from United’s efficiency in opposition to Spurs.
“I’m sorry, that’s unacceptable – it’s so poor,” Lineker mentioned on Wednesday’s Match of the Day.
Pundits Ashley Williams and Micah Richards agreed with Lineker.
“For one of many greats of the sport to try this when your staff are profitable, making it about him, is disappointing,” mentioned former England defender Richards.
Ex-Wales captain Williams added: “It was a fantastic night time for Manchester United and right here we’re once more speaking about Cristiano Ronaldo – despite the fact that he did not play.”
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel mentioned Ronaldo would have been conscious such behaviour would create “headlines”.
“It’s the primary time I can say that I’m disillusioned with him. Normally I again him, I perceive his state of affairs,” Schmeichel mentioned.
“We are in transition. Manchester United are actually 5 managers down the highway since Alex Ferguson,” he added. “We have gotten Erik ten Hag in now who has very clear concepts about the best way he needs to play soccer. We want understanding and time from everybody.
“We do not want distractions like that, and that is a disappointment, I might say.”
‘Disrespectful’ & ‘sums his angle up’ – your ideas on Ronaldo’s early exit
Ed: Disrespectful of Ronaldo to stroll down the tunnel early reasonably than ready to congratulate his team-mates on the pitch. Being a fantastic would not cease at scoring targets.
Manny: Ronaldo strolling down the tunnel as a substitute of staying to have fun the win together with his team-mates just about sums his angle up. Donny van de Beek had it lots worse for 2 complete seasons and stayed extra skilled than the “{most professional} participant within the sport”.
Dr Che: Ronaldo’s latest antics betray his extensively acclaimed professionalism. He must be reminded that he’s virtually 38.
Mike Greenwood: Poor from Ronaldo, he is separating himself utterly from the present squad. He’ll at all times be a legend at Old Trafford however he wants dropping from the squad as he is now doing extra hurt than good.
Mike: We at all times play higher with out Ronaldo.
