Rio Ferdinand says he can understand why Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford early in Manchester United ’s win over Tottenham on Wednesday night.
Ronaldo has caused a storm at United after Erik ten Hag revealed that Ronaldo refused to come off the substitutes’ bench during the 2-0 win. He has been disciplined by the club and will not play a part in their Premier League game against Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.
The vast majority of the reaction to the 37-year-old’s behaviour has been negative, with pundits slamming him for a lack of professionalism and respect for his manager. But former United defender Ferdinand, who played alongside Ronaldo during his first spell at the club, has given a different take.
