Erik Ten Hag's excuse for not giving Cristiano Ronaldo a single minute in the derby
Cristiano Ronaldo did not play a single minute against City, this is why.
Once again, Erik ten Hag decided not to start Cristiano Ronaldo, this time in a huge match, as the Manchester Derby is. As expected, at the post-match press conference, they asked him questions regarding the Portuguese.
The Dutchman's idea was to put him in at some point in the match against Manchester City. However, as the game got out of hand for the Red Devils, he ultimately opted not to bring it in and benched him for the entire game.
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Now, Erik Ten Hag revealed the reason why he did not want to play Cristiano Ronaldo for even a few minutes, in the humiliating defeat against the current undisputed leader of the Premier League. According to the coach, he would have to do with a matter of respect.
Erik Ten Hag: 'I wouldn't have put it in out of respect for Cristiano, because of his great career. The other thing, which could be taken advantage of, is that he could put in Anthony Martial, who needs the minutes, but I don't want to point it out that way.
What's next for Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo has only scored 1 goal this season with Manchester United. And he will seek to overcome his current situation, with the few opportunities that the coach gives him. They will face Omonia in the Europa League, and then Everton in the Premier League.
