The head coach of the English "Manchester United" Eric ten Hag said that the exclusion of his team's striker Cristiano Ronaldo from the application for the upcoming match of the Premier League with Chelsea is a one-time educational measure. Recall that the star Portuguese refused to come on as a substitute in the recent Premier League match with Tottenham Hotspur, and this is what caused a response from the club.
“Cristiano is excluded from our application only for the match against Chelsea. After that, he will return to the squad. This is punishment. As clearly stated in our club's statement, Ronaldo remains an important part of the team and I count on him until the end of the season.
Yes, playing without Ronaldo with Chelsea is a loss for us. But much more important is discipline in the team, the mentality of the team.
I think this will be a lesson for Cristiano and for everyone else. You not only play together, but also live. Football is a team sport that goes beyond the football field. And you must meet certain standards of discipline and teamwork. And as a coach, I have to control this, ”Sky Sports quotes Ten Hag.