Erik Ten Hag explains the reason for not playing Cristiano Ronaldo

• Erik Ten Hag Gives a Shocking Reason for not Playing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Erik Ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has given an explanation for why Cristiano Ronaldo did not play in the Manchester Derby.

In their matchup with the Premier League Champions, Manchester United was defeated 6-3. Since Ten Hag became the Red Devils’ coach, this defeat ranks as his second worst.

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With 20 points after the result, Manchester City is now one point behind league-leading Arsenal in the Premier League standings. On the other hand, Manchester United dropped to sixth place in the standings with 12 points.

The Dutchman was speaking at the game which was played at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022.

According to Ten Hag, he did not play Ronaldo because of the player’s prestige.

He said:

I would not bring him in because out of respect for Cristiano, his big career. Another thing was the advantage I could bring Martial, he needs the minutes but I do not want to point it out like that.