Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag stated it was once “unacceptable” that some gamers, together with Cristiano Ronaldo, left Previous Trafford sooner than the top in their pre-season pleasant in opposition to Spanish aspect Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Portuguese ahead Ronaldo returned to the squad for the sport after lacking their excursion of Thailand and Australia for circle of relatives causes, however he failed to attain and was once changed at halftime.
Photos emerged on social media appearing Ronaldo leaving the stadium sooner than the top of the 1-1 draw, with the BBC reporting that a number of different gamers who have been sitting within the administrators’ field had additionally departed early.
“We’re a staff and that suggests you keep till the top,” Ten Hag instructed Viaplay. “That is unacceptable for all the ones concerned.”
Ronaldo’s long run at United has been the topic of intense hypothesis after British media reported that the 37-year-old instructed the membership that he sought after to go away so he can play within the Champions League.
United will play within the second-tier Europa League this time period.
They’ll open their Premier League marketing campaign on Sunday in opposition to Brighton & Hove Albion.