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Samuel Luckhurst

Erik ten Hag reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's early exit and explains why he dropped Manchester United forward

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag clarified he will deal with Cristiano Ronaldo after he disappeared down the tunnel before full-time against Tottenham.

After Anthony Elanga and Christian Eriksen were introduced in the 87th minute, Ronaldo started walking towards the tunnel in the 90th minute with United 2-0 up and two substitutions remaining.

Ronaldo irked Ten Hag by leaving Old Trafford before full-time following his half-time withdrawal in the pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano in July. The Dutchman described Ronaldo's early departure then as "unacceptable".

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