— (Reuters) Cristiano Ronaldo, a forward for Manchester United, won’t be playing for them against Chelsea on Saturday in the Premier League, the team said on Thursday.
Ronaldo, who was an unused replacement in Wednesday’s 2-0 home victory against Tottenham Hotspur, departed the bench once more by manager Erik ten Hag and entered the tunnel with a few minutes left in the game.
After the game, Ten Hag stated that he will address the situation on Thursday and added that his team was his top priority.
Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be playing for Manchester United against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, according to United.
The rest of the team is entirely focused on getting ready for that game.
The 37-year-old Ronaldo has turned into a distraction at Old Trafford, according to former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, who criticized Ronaldo’s actions on Wednesday.
Ronaldo posted on Instagram on Thursday, saying, “I’ve always tried to set the example personally for the youth that grew in all the teams that I’ve represented.” “Unfortunately, that’s not always possible, and occasionally, we make mistakes due to emotion. “Right now, I just feel that I have to keep working hard in Carrington, support my teammates and be ready for everything in any given game. “Giving in to the pressure is not an option. It was never.
We must stand as one as Manchester United. We’ll get back together soon.
Ronaldo joined United for a second time from Juventus and scored 24 goals in all competitions for them last season, but he has only started two league games this year.
A five-times Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal in United’s win at Everton this month, adding another milestone to his glittering trophy-laden career.
Portugal won the 2016 European Championship thanks in large part to Ronaldo, who during his first stint with United won three Premier League championships and the Champions League.
During the close-season transfer window, he was rumoured to be leaving Old Trafford, but Ten Hag claimed he was still a part of his plans for this season.
With 19 points after 10 games, United is fifth in the Premier League, one point behind fourth-place Chelsea.
Ronaldo will not travel with Manchester United to Chelsea.
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