I will deal with it – Erik Ten Hag reacts to Ronaldo’s exit down the tunnel before the final whistle against Tottenham Hotspur

 

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag said he will deal with the situation after Cristiano Ronaldo walked off down the tunnel even before the final whistle against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. 

The Red Devils won against the Lilywhites by 2-0 at Old Trafford but Ronaldo was seen to be frustrated after he was once again kept on the bench by the Dutchman. Fred and Bruno Fernandes scored for the home team.

The 52-year-old said that the team is more important to him and he will have a word with the Portuguese striker.

United boss Ten Hag told Amazon Prime: “He was there, I have seen him, but I didn’t speak with him.”

In his post-match press conference, Ten Hag added: “I don’t pay attention to that, I will deal with that tomorrow. I want to keep the focus on the team.

Ten Hag was delighted with the collective effort of the whole squad. The home team took a total of 28 shots, out of which 10 were on target. 28 shots on the goal are the maximum for any team in the ongoing season.

“It was magnificent from all 11 players. I have to correct myself. It was also a performance from the substitutes who came on. Once again, it was a squad performance. I think what we have seen is 11 players who defend and 11 who attack. I was pleased.

Former England and Premier League defender Danny Mills reckons Cristiano Ronaldo thinks he is bigger than the club. Ronaldo’s behavior was unacceptable given his team went on to win the match.

“If Ronaldo has done that, it’s an absolute disgrace,” Mills told Soccer Special. “That’s disrespectful to the team, the manager, the fans.

“They are winning 2-0 – what complaint can he have? If they were losing 2-0, it wouldn’t be right, but I would sort of understand it.

“He clearly thinks he’s bigger than the football club… It’s a selfish act after not being involved.

“He knows full well that everybody is going to see him walk all the way down the touchline at Old Trafford, it’s not like he can sneak out.

“I feel sorry for United and Ten Hag because it’s all going to be about Ronaldo instead of an outstanding performance against a top side.”

Manchester United will take on Chelsea on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.