Erik ten Hag does NOT have a problem with Cristiano Ronaldo sulking
Man United boss Erik ten Hag insists he does NOT have a problem with Cristiano Ronaldo showing his frustration when subbed off against Newcastle… after the forward’s sister blasted the Dutchman for the switch
- Erik ten Hag says he is fine with Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction to being subbed off
- The Man United star left the pitch shaking his head and muttering to himself
- Ronaldo, 37, barely acknowledged Red Devils manager Ten Hag as he walked off
Erik ten Hag says he has no issue with Cristiano Ronaldo’s sulky reaction to being substituted against Newcastle at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United star Ronaldo went off shaking his head and muttering to himself when he was replaced by Marcus Rashford in the 72nd minute after having two efforts disallowed in the goalless draw with Eddie Howe’s side.
The Portugal star barely acknowledged the Red Devils boss Ten Hag as he left the pitch and continued to express his frustration on the bench.
Erik ten Hag says he has no issue with Cristiano Ronaldo showing frustration when subbed off
Man United boss Ten Hag (centre) removed Ronaldo in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Newcastle
However, Ten Hag says he understands the player’s feelings and has no issue with Ronaldo’s reaction as long as doesn’t over-step the mark.
He said: ‘No player is happy when he comes off, especially not Ronaldo, I understand that. As long as it’s in a quiet normal way, no problem with that. Of course he is convinced he should stay on and should score a goal, that is why he’s that good.’
Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Tottenham at Old Trafford last season, and Ten Hag was asked if he will start the 37-year-old again in the continued absence of Anthony Martial.
He replied: ‘I know it and of course you know for a line-up several facts you count on, but other facts you take account of.’
He went off shaking his head and muttering to himself when replaced in the 72nd minute
While Martial has again been ruled out with a back strain, Christian Eriksen has returned to training after illness and could face his former club.
‘Christian Eriksen returned to team training today and we have to see tomorrow if he has the energy,’ said Ten Hag.
Ronaldo’s sister Elma Aveiro hit out at Ten Hag for substituting the striker during the clash at Old Trafford at the weekend.
Aveiro was furious with the decision and took to social media to say it’s ‘too late’ for Ten Hag to justify his actions.
Ronaldo’s sister Elma Aveiro is furious with the decision and took to social media to say it’s ‘too late’ for Ten Hag to justify his actions (above)
Ronaldo appears to be close to his sisters as they regularly post photos together (Ronaldo pictured with his sister Elma Aveiro above)
She shared a screenshot of a news story with the following title: ‘Erik Ten Hag’s justification for substituting Cristiano Ronaldo’.
Aveiro wrote the accompanying caption: ‘It’s too late’ and added three sick face emojis – hinting the Dutch manager had officially burnt all bridges.
This is not the first time one of Ronaldo’s sisters has taken to social media to speak about a situation involving her brother.
Katia Aveiro accused Portugal fans of being ‘forever ungrateful’ following criticism of her brother’s performances for the national side last month.
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