The details of the indiscipline of Cristiano Ronaldo: DT of Manchester United narrated controversial scene of the Portuguese

Last Wednesday, after beating Tottenham 2-0, the topic of conversation at the press conference was related to Cristiano Ronaldo’s attitude. Then, Erik Ten Hag was blunt in commenting that the matter will be dealt with internally by Manchester United and avoided giving details. Almost two days later, the technician did not save anything.

From the outset, the strategist from the Netherlands confirmed one of the theories that emerged in England regarding the ‘CR7’ case. “Did he refuse to enter the court?”they consulted the DT and he was forceful: “Yes”. Later, the episode that everyone saw on television took place: the striker went to the locker room before the end of the commitment against the ‘Spurs’.

Immediately, the Dutch coach delved into the club’s punishment on the 37-year-old footballer. In fact, Ten Hag revealed that the Portuguese was already under warning for a similar scene in pre-season. “I am the coach, I am responsible for the culture here and I have to establish norms and values ​​and I have to control them”beginning.

“In the team, we have values ​​and norms and I have to control that. After the Rayo Vallecano, I told him that it was unacceptable but not to him, to everyone. It is the second time and there are consequences”detailed the technical director of the ‘Red Devils’.

Of course, Ten Hag clarified that, despite the circumstances, the Portuguese “He continues to be an important player in the squad”. And due to his absence against Chelsea, due to the punishment imposed by the board, the coach maintained that “We will miss him tomorrow, but he is important for the attitude and mentality of the group”.

Reflection on Christian

To settle the matter, Ten Hag hopes that the sanction generates a change in Ronaldo’s attitude. Likewise, the DT reiterated that harmony in the intimacy of the campus is key to good coexistence and more so if it is a group that shares for long months to achieve common goals.

“It will be a (time of) reflection for him, but also for everyone else, I said it at the beginning of the season, next time there have to be consequences, otherwise when you live together and play together, football is a sport. equipment and certain rules must be met. And I have to control it.”hill.

What was the punishment against Cristiano Ronaldo?

Manchester United announced that the attacker will not be considered for Saturday’s game against Chelsea in the Premier League. “What is being talked about – if you are wondering about it – is between Cristiano and me. The statement is clear, I think.”said Ten Hag regarding the decision to leave out the Portugal captain.