Cristiano Ronaldo has said he regrets choosing to leave Old Trafford before the conclusion of Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham last month - but insisted that he was provoked by Erik ten Hag.
Ronaldo was named among the substitutes for the visit of Antonio Conte's side, with Marcus Rashford preferred up front. Ronaldo was instructed to step off the bench in the latter stages of the game but refused, instead choosing to walk back along the touchline, down the tunnel, into the dressing room and then head for home before the full-time whistle.
His actions overshadowed what was an impressive victory for United and Ten Hag took disciplinary action against Ronaldo for his actions, banishing him from the squad for the trip to Chelsea three days later.
