Cristiano Ronaldo axed from Man United squad vs. Chelsea after leaving Tottenham sport early

Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag has axed striker Cristiano Ronaldo from the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday as punishment for his early exit in the course of the win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Ten Hag has taken the choice after Ronaldo left Outdated Trafford earlier than the top of the 2-0 victory over Spurs on Wednesday.

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Sources have advised ESPN that the membership have backed the motion taken by Ten Hag however insist the 37-year-old stays “an vital a part of the squad”.

A membership assertion issued on Thursday learn: “Cristiano is not going to be a part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s sport towards Chelsea. The remainder of the squad is totally centered on making ready for that fixture.”

Ronaldo left Outdated Trafford earlier than the ultimate whistle on Wednesday, and he was not current when supervisor Erik ten Hag and the gamers returned to the dressing room, sources have advised ESPN.

Ronaldo was seen leaving his seat on the bench and strolling down the tunnel earlier than the top of the match.

Sources have advised ESPN the striker received modified and had already left the stadium earlier than the full-time whistle.

Ten Hag mentioned he would “cope with” Ronaldo on Thursday, saying that he most well-liked to speak in regards to the efficiency of his workforce within the instant aftermath of the sport.

Ronaldo, 37, was named on the bench towards Tottenham, and Ten Hag nonetheless had two obtainable substitutions when Ronaldo determined to go away the pitch. He was seen leaving within the ninetieth minute, earlier than 4 minutes of stoppage time had been performed.

Ten Hag mentioned afterwards: “I do not listen [to that] as we speak; we’ll cope with that tomorrow [Thursday].

“The main focus as we speak was on a powerful efficiency from all of the 11 gamers. I’ve to appropriate myself, not simply 11 gamers, however the substitutes who got here on — it was a squad efficiency.

“We cope with that [Ronaldo] tomorrow. What we see as we speak is 11 gamers who defend and 11 who assault.”

Regardless of his controversial exit, Ronaldo did arrive to United’s Carrington coaching floor on Thursday at 10.30 a.m. BST.

It’s the second time Ronaldo has angered Ten Hag together with his behaviour. After being substituted at half-time throughout a preseason pleasant towards Rayo Vallecano at Outdated Trafford in July, Ronaldo was pictured leaving the stadium early together with teammate Diogo Dalot.

Ten Hag labelled their actions “unacceptable” and mentioned gamers ought to all the time keep to look at the top of matches.

Ronaldo was additionally visibly sad at Ten Hag’s determination to substitute him off the pitch in the course of the 0-0 draw with Newcastle on Sunday.

The Portugal ahead is eager to go away the membership, though sources have advised ESPN that the one supply obtained in the summertime was from a membership from Saudi Arabia.