The pitch-side conversation was dominated by an absence as the players put the finishing touches on their warm-up.
Because of his petulance in the dying minutes against Spurs, he wasn't part of the matchday squad for the weekend.
That kind of behavior was the reason why Thomas Tuchel stood so firm to make sure the stadium didn't become his landing spot.
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After meeting his agent, Todd Boehly became enamored with the "commercial and entertainment lure" ofRonaldo.
The marketing phenomenon of the 'Cristiano effect' was illustrated in a special deck.
The document detailed every significant off- pitch metric that was enhanced for United by the re-signing ofRonaldo, from their announcement of the deal being the most-liked post by a sports team in social media history, to the increased desire for business in emerging markets.
The club was still growing rapidly because of its client, just as La Liga's giants had done.
There was a message that said, "Ronaldo sells." Financial gold is a fading force. Boehly liked the statement of the new ownership that they were reeling in one of the game's greatest players, a megastar, an icon whose social following and brand surpasses that ofChelsea.
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It was noted that the top scorer in United's history was a guarantee of goals.
Tuchel told Boehly that he didn't need him. One club employee joked that 'CFC' would become code for 'Cristiano FC.'
Tuchel believed that there was no footballing reason for him to be included in a progressive side that favored a fluid, dynamic attack.
He said that the management hassle would not be worth it. The pains of trying to incorporate a larger-than-lifeRonaldo into a team-first approach at United had already been experienced by Tuchel's mentor.
It wasn't good. There was an unsanctioned trip to Portugal for the Portuguese after he told the club doctor he had a hip problem, as well as an awkward talk with Rangnick in which the Portuguese said the captain should be dropped.
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The 'Individual FC' tag that was crystallised withRonaldo was a factor in the loss of the wheel, according to former team mates.
Everything had to pass through him. The underlying numbers of other attackers and the team as a whole suffered because he was the gameplan. He was nostalgic and brilliant at the same time.
The command was in question. Sir Alex Ferguson told a MMA fighter that he should always start his best players when he left him out of the team.
At the end of the game,Ronaldo angrily walked towards the tunnel and swore in his native tongue, which caused an overflow of takes.
Tuchel didn't understand why Chelsea wanted to save United.
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Staff from the home side reflected that he was correct. It is believed that Graham Potter is in agreement with his predecessor.
The main man, Ballon d'Or deity, and the axis around which a team spins are things that are hard for him to adjust to. No matter how much he thought about the concept of time, it must have been a huge shock.
He is a human in an existence that can sometimes be described as supernatural. This transition has caused huge personal tragedy forRonaldo.
This is something we need to be aware of. He needs to be aware of the realities of learning how to be important without being powerful. He won't be used as a conduit for top clubs' ambitions anymore. There was no top club moving this summer.
The old trick of playing clubs off against each other was not a good one.
Even though they did a check on him earlier that summer, the blinder of using Manchester City to bait United into a late move could not duplicate it. The eyes are not closed.
There isn't much faith that interest will change in January and so the player has to learn how to work with other players.
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It had nothing to do with flexing his authority and everything to do with disciplining the player for not coming on against Spurs.
It was proof that no player will be allowed to break the rules.
The high-definition picture is ignored by any attempt to frame it differently.
Ten Hag didn't want to be pushed into such a decision. The manager's control of the culture he is trying to implement was challenged by the player.
He would have been a useful option off the bench on Saturday but his behavior dominated and distracted from the game.
Having been impressed by Ten Hag's focus on discipline in his first weeks in charge, the senior leadership group believed it was necessary to punish the player.
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The Dutch had made it clear that leaving the stadium early was unacceptable after the friendly draw with Rayo.
Ten Hag stressed that they are a team as they were pictured departing Old United prior to full time. There is a group. We stay together until the last moment.
The manager of United tried to protectRonaldo by hitting out at the journalists who focused on his bad judgement.
That has been a topic. Ten Hag has repeatedly stated the value he offers to the squad when questioned about the Portugal international's desire to leave. He has never shown disrespect to him.
Ten Hag would remind his audience that it was for personal reasons when the veteran sat out.
The manager highlighted how hard the forward was working when he came back for training.
Ten Hag has played the situation perfectly, despite dealing with a figure as popular, esteemed, and who creates an emotional pull on a global scale.
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The balance between doing what is best for the team and standing by the club's position has been found by the 52 year old.
"We miss him, even in admonishing his behavior," Ten Hag said. The squad missed it.
In his social post, he did not apologize. Sometimes the heat of the moment gets the best of us and he vowed to support his team-mates and be ready for anything.
There is nothing else that can be done. The manager's power isn't in a fight with Ten Hag. He needs to be the one he was and not the one he was before.
There is no early exit from Old Manchester. There isn't a club that wants to have him. He wouldn't be a starter at an elite club if his contract was mutually terminated.
The future of United is carved by Ten Hag. The painter has to decide what he wants to do.
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Pedro Sepulveda is a football expert from Portugal.
There is a need for 'RnR' between the two of them. There is a need for the people at Manchester United to do something.
It is not possible for United to fight to achieve their goals during the rest of the season.
It's obvious that Ten Hag is not dealing well with the pressure of winning at United while having a player of his stature on the bench, and it's also obvious thatRonaldo is not happy at Old United.
I don't think he will leave United in the winter. We had stories throughout the summer about howRonaldo would join a club in England or Germany.
"Who will offer a contract to the player who has caused conflict now during the first half of the season?"
While I don't agree with some of the decisions Ten Hag made, the player is not dealing well with the end of his career. There is a conflict that needs to be resolved but it needs to be done by the club and not the manager.
It's not easy to find a solution for the situation since the clubs and the projects that are available to him. His salary isn't low, so United won't sell him for a cheap price.
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