Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United fans would be justified in turning on Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward refused to come on as a substitute and walked off down the tunnel during Wednesday’s win over Tottenham.
Ten Hag has suspended the 37-year-old from Saturday’s trip to Chelsea and ordered him to train with the club’s under-21s, explaining that as the manager he has a responsibility to “set standards and values” at the club. He said Ronaldo could have no complaints if there were a backlash, but first outlined that the Portugal international had merited the adulation built from his supreme success.
