Erik ten Hag has put down a marker and shown Cristiano Ronaldo who's boss by leaving him out of Manchester United's starting XI for their opener against Brighton.
Ronaldo missed the Red Devils' pre-season tour of Thailand and Austria due to personal reasons after announcing he wants to leave the club for a side competing in the Champions League.
The 37-year-old failed to attract any serious bids and Ronaldo returned to Carrington two weeks ago to finally meet his new boss, who has been preparing for his first season without the forward. Mirror Football understands the Portugal international has knuckled down in training and made a demand to Ten Hag to start him against the Seagulls.
