Cristiano Ronaldo was excluded from the game against Chelsea, which was scheduled for 17:30 on Saturday. The information was provided by Manchester United, via a note, which does not say whether the reason for the removal is related to a possible disciplinary action after the Portuguese left the field against Tottenham minutes before the game on Wednesday. on the fact that he was a replacement and not an option.
In the note issued by Manchester United, the club only mentions that CR7 “will not be part of the entourage for next Saturday’s game against Chelsea”. “The rest of the team is fully focused on preparing for this challenge,” the English club added.
However, according to online newspaper The Athletic, Cristiano Ronaldo will be removed from United’s first team and sidelined until coach Erik ten Hag’s decision.
Erik ten Hag had refused to comment on Ronaldo’s attitude after last Wednesday’s game against Tottenham, but promised he would tackle the problem today. Ronaldo was seen on Manchester United’s training ground this morning, according to the English press. But there is no news of any conversation with the Dutch coach.
Source: DN
