Cristiano Ronaldo ‘refused’ to play against Spurs says Erik ten Hag

Ronaldo was dropped out of the Man Utd’s squad list against Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped out of the squad against Manchester United’s fixture versus Chelsea and since then, a lot is going on in the situation.

Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that the action for not coming on against as a substitute will have its consequences. Ronaldo will be penalised for refusing to enter the game as a late substitute for Manchester United against Tottenham, according to the Red Devil’s head coach Erik ten Hag. “Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on against Tottenham,” said ten Hag as reported by football journalist Fabrizio Romano. He further said, “There has to be consequences. It is important for the attitude and mentality of the group”.

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The Portuguese superstar was put back on the bench for a Premier League match against Spurs and left the field before the Red Devils’ 2-0 triumph was official. Since Ronaldo is required to train with the club’s Under-21 team, United has announced that he will not travel with them to Chelsea on Saturday. Ten Hag is eager to communicate with Ronaldo after the player left Old Trafford early in July after being replaced during a friendly against Rayo Vallecano.

Although Ronaldo has only made two Premier League starts for United this season, he has posted a statement on social media following his most recent act of petulance promising to continue giving his best for the team whenever needed.