Manchester United Boss, Erik Ten Hag, said that everyone understands that, both are not acceptable, so I don't want to debate one or the other. Both are not acceptable and that is why Cristiano Ronaldo gets some days off."
Ten Hag also said "I have to take the decisions in the interest of the club and the team especially. That's my job, so it doesn't matter who it is, [or their] reputation. Also, with my line-up, I have to pick the team where I think we have the best chance to win."
"It's a difficult decision. It's clear. But I think there has to be consequences for behaviour. When it's bad behaviour, a second time, then you can't let it go, because otherwise it's going to misty, miserable for the future. So then you have to take this measure, which I don't like, because I prefer the squad with Cristiano on board" Said Ten Hag.
“I count on Ronaldo for the rest of the season”.
“He’s out for this game, and then we continue. I'm open for that and for me that’s a strike. Cristiano remains an important part of the squad and I count on him”.
“Cristiano is not in the squad but he’s training to keep himself fit to get ready for the next game vs Sheriff”.
“What I said is I don’t want to miss him. I want him to be in the squad and be involved for every game because he has an impact”.