Manchester United manager Eric ten Haag said he would “solve” Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward walked into the changing room before the final whistle sounded in the team’s 2-0 win over Tottenham on Wednesday.
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Ronaldo was an untapped option as United produced arguably their most complete performance of the season.
Ten Hague tried to avoid controversy when asked about the post-match incident, but it puts new question marks on the future of the Portugal international.
“I don’t pay attention today,” said the Dutchman. “We will tackle that tomorrow. I want to focus on this team. It was a great performance from all the 11 players.”
Ronaldo was criticized in the summer by his manager for skipping a pre-season game against Rio Vallecano at halftime.
Ten Hague called it unacceptable but later clarified that his remarks were not aimed solely at the 37-year-old Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has struggled to establish himself under Ten Haag this season and has scored just two goals in 12 appearances.
There have been questions about his ability to fit into his new manager’s high-pressure system – and his spot on the bench on Wednesday appears to be further evidence of Ten Haag’s suspicions, with Marcus Rashford starting from centre. .
“Against this Tottenham, we need good pressure,” he said. “We need good counter-press because from there you can create chances. We needed good pressure players. Offensive-wise you need dynamic, so that’s what Marcus can bring.”
Second-half goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes secured the win for United, taking it to within one point of the top four.
Despite Ten Haig’s attempts to avoid the topic, Ronaldo later inspired debate.
“I understand their frustration, but if you look at the bigger picture, their team has done really well,” said retired player Alan Shearer. amazon prime Video. “The manager had a big decision and it’s proven to be right. You’re probably talking about the best player we’ve ever seen, but it makes things difficult for the manager.
“He will be asked about it, but he should talk about the players on the pitch tonight.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_pLSen5wfI" width="942″ height="530″ frameborder="0″ allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p>Amazon pundit Patrice Evra tried to keep the conversation away from his former United teammate.</p> <p>"Everyone is different," he said. "I want to be on United's show, not to oppose Cristiano. Maybe he's told Ten Haag, 'I'm going in' and we're going to make a story showing him walkingLatest sports news And today’s fresh news Here