Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes believes Erik ten Hag disrespected Cristiano Ronaldo after handing him a starting berth for Thursday night's Europa League clash against Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus.
The 37-year-old, who netted United's second goal in their 2-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol last month, was one of three changes to the starting line-up following Sunday's 6-3 defeat to local rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Ronaldo was reinstated to the team alongside Victor Lindelof and summer signing Casemiro.
Ronaldo, despite watching United find themselves 4-0 down by half-time at the Etihad, was not called upon by Ten Hag at the weekend. Ten Hag used all five of his allotted substitutions but chose to overlook the former Juventus star, later admitting that he left him on the bench out of "respect for his career".
