Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has voiced his displeasure with forward Cristiano Ronaldo for his behaviour during the Red Devils’ Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on October 19.
In Manchester United’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham, Ronaldo did not appear as a substitute.
His teammates, Fred and Bruno Fernandes, were on the scoresheet as Man United secured all three points against Antonio Conte’s side.
However, it was Ronaldo’s action in the 89th minute of the contest that grabbed the headlines.
The Portugal captain walked down the tunnel at Old Trafford before the final whistle was even blown.
Speaking on the development, Schmeichel condemned Ronaldo’s actions, insisting that Erik ten Hag’s side doesn’t need distractions like that.
“It is the first time I can say that I’m disappointed with him.” Normally I back him, I understand his situation. We are in transition, “Schmeichel told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Manchester United are now five managers down the road from Alex Ferguson. We have got Erik ten Hag in now, who has very clear ideas about the way he wants to play football. We need understanding and time from everyone.
“We don’t need distractions like that, and that is a disappointment, I would say,” he added.
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