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Ronaldo refused to come on as substitute - Ten Hag

The manager of Manchester United said there needs to be consequences after it was revealed that the player wouldn't come on as a substitute against Spurs.

In the 89th minute of United's 2-0 win,Ronaldo left the bench and walked down the tunnel to the dressing room.

He is training alone after being left out of the game.

"Yes", Ten Hag said when asked ifRonaldo wouldn't come on.

  • Ronaldo blames 'heat of the moment'

He said he felt he had to act after the Portugal international did the same at half-time.

The two of us are talking." It's clear. He is an important part of the squad according to the statement.

The manager is responsible for the culture. I need to set standards and control them. We are part of a group.

I said after Rayo that it was unacceptable. There have to be consequences twice. This is what has happened.

It's important for the attitude and mentality of the group that we don't have him tomorrow, but we have to focus on the next game.

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The heat of the moment got to him, but he didn't apologize.

He has only scored one goal in eight appearances in the top flight this season, and showed his displeasure at being taken out of the game against the Magpies.

Ten Hag said his players wouldn't be distracted by this week's drama when they play United on Saturday.

He said that it's part of the game.

You have to stay on the job and get the result because there are rumors and noise.

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