'I have to set standards': Erik ten Hag on suspending Cristiano Ronaldo – video
The Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said that he has to 'set standards and values' for the team after handing Cristiano Ronaldo a suspension for Saturday's match against Chelsea. Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute during Wednesday’s win over Tottenham and headed down the tunnel.
It was the second time in three months that Ronaldo had left the pitch before the final whistle, after a similar incident in a friendly with Rayo Vallecano. 'When it's the second time, that will have consequences,' Ten Hag added. 'We miss him tomorrow, that is a miss for the squad ... but it's important for the mentality of the group.'