Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says there had to be consequences for Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Old Trafford during the Spurs game.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Chelsea, the manager said: “I am the manager.
“I am responsible for the culture, I have to establish the standards and values and I have to control them.
“After Rayo Vallecano I told him that (leaving early) was unacceptable. The second time there have to be consequences. It is important for the attitude and mentality of the group.
“I put out a warning at the beginning of the season. When they live together, they play together, football is a team sport. You have to set a certain standard.”
“All my focus is on that game [against Chelsea]. All the focus of my staff is on that game, all the players are on that game.
Asked if he could confirm that Ronaldo refused to enter the pitch, he said “yes, that’s true.”
About the Chelsea game, Ten Hag said:
“It’s a different game, different team, different players. [from his previous encounter with Graham Potter].
“We are more advanced in our process. Now I know more about him and maybe in the first game he learned more about me, United. It is not a fight between managers.
The manager was not asked about injuries and team selection during the open section of the presser.
This means that it is still unknown if Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire will be available for selection.
United’s game against Chelsea kicks off tomorrow at 17:30 at Stamford Bridge.
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