Cristiano Ronaldo wishes Man United team-mates good luck ahead of Chelsea fixture as he’s left ou
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‘Let’s go!’: Banned Cristiano Ronaldo wishes Man United team-mates the best of luck in the run-up to Chelsea as he was left out after refusing to fill in as a substitute against Tottenham
- Cristiano Ronaldo wishes Manchester United the best of luck against Chelsea
- The attacker has been left out of the game after his actions against Tottenham
- He refused to come on as a substitute at Old Trafford because United won 2-0
- He posted ‘let’s go!’ on his Instagram story five hours before kick-off in London
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Cristiano Ronaldo has wished Manchester United success in the run-up to their game against Chelsea tonight.
The attacker has been left out of the squad after refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham mid-week, only training after the fallout.
He posted: ‘Let’s go @manchesterunited’ on his Instagram story on Saturday afternoon.
Cristiano Ronaldo has wished his Manchester United team-mates the best of luck against Chelsea
The attacker has been left out of the game after refusing to come off the bench this week
Ronaldo released a statement this week explaining the events, but he will not be involved in Stamford Bridge as punishment for his actions.
He said: ‘As I have always done in my career, I try to live and play respectfully towards my colleagues, my opponents and my coaches. That hasn’t changed.
‘I have not changed. I am the same person and professional that I have been in elite football for the past 20 years, and respect has always played a very important role in my decision-making process.”
“I started very young, the examples of the older and most experienced players were always very important to me. That is why later I always tried to set the example myself for the youngsters that grew in all the teams that I represented.
‘Unfortunately, that’s not always possible and sometimes the heat of the moment takes over.
“Right now I just feel like I have to keep working hard in Carrington, supporting my teammates and being ready for anything in any given game. Giving in to the pressure is not an option. It never has been. This is Manchester United, and united we must stand. Soon we will be together again.’
Cristiano Ronaldo stormed through the tunnel after being an unused substitute against Tottenham
TV cameras picked up the Portuguese star storming through the tunnel at Old Trafford for full time, and Sports post later learned he refused to get off the bench into the game.
Erik ten Hag said after the game that he would handle events before confirming that Ronaldo will miss today’s game because of his teammates.
It is currently unclear whether he will be back in United’s squad for their Europa League game against Sheriff on Thursday.
United boss Erik ten Hag has decided to punish Ronaldo for the midweek events
The attacker has made it clear that he wants to leave the club and says he can leave in January.
He has struggled for playing time so far this season, with minutes usually limited to banking or European appearances.
United will face Graham Potter tonight, kicking off at 5:30pm.
