Erik ten Hag

The Red Devils host Brighton in their first game of the Premier League season at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, but wantaway star Ronaldo will have to ...

The Portuguese forward has openly stated his desire to leave the club this summer The defeat saw new Dutch boss Erik ten Hag begin his tenure as United boss with a defeat The Red Devils suffered a 2-1 defeat against Brighton, handing the new boss his first reverse in his first game of the Premier League season at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has broken his silence on why he has decided not to include Cristiano Ronaldo in his starting lineup for Sunday's ...

However, named among the substitutes, Ronaldo could be thrust into action later on in the afternoon, depending on how the game plays out, and it will be incredibly interesting to see the kind of reception the Portuguese forward receives from the home fans. After missing out on the club’s pre-season tour of Australia, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was always likely to miss out on starting on Sunday, and that has now been confirmed. The Dutch tactician, who took over on a permanent basis from former interim boss Ralf Rangnick earlier this summer, is set to make his competitive debut, and will do so on the Old Trafford touchline later on Sunday.

From shouting 'f*** you!' to Mourinho to falling out with Benitez over a USB stick... Ronaldo's biggest managerial bust ups after United boss Ten Hag slammed ...

Sarri, however, was keen to take more caution and in November 2019 he substituted the 37-year-old in back-to-back games. He even refused to say he was the best player at Real Madrid. The logic was there, but not in Ronaldo's mind. I said, "listen, I have to take the decision in the interests of the team and the club".' Ronaldo then spotted Santos, 67, approaching and began shouting and gesticulating furiously with his arms towards him. He seemingly tried to protest the substitution with Ferguson, before slapping his coat out of the hands of a coach as he came off, shaking his head in dismay on the bench. 'He was asking me "why me, why do you take me off?" The bond between Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson - the man who first signed him for Manchester United in 2003 - is known to be extremely strong, with the legendary boss intervening to persuade the forward away from a move to Man City last summer. One of the first things Benitez did was upset Ronaldo by not saying he was the best player in the world. 'There were a lot more who went home. 'It's unacceptable for everybody,' he said. The 37-year-old muttered his frustrations to his team-mates and was captured sulking on the bench for the rest of the game despite United seeing out the win.

Erik ten Hag has explained his vision on how he can make Manchester United great again by playing his brand of football.

But we have to give the example out on the pitch. “I like it that you want to win, and you want to win it in a certain way, so [being] proactive, brave, adventure. "But that's why I am here: I like it that you want to win, and you want to win it in a certain way, so [being] proactive, brave, adventure.

Erik ten Hag's first Manchester United team has been announced as the Dutchman looks to get his tenure off to a winning start against Brighton at Old ...

Mirror Football understands the Portugal international has knuckled down in training and made a demand to Ten Hag to start him against the Seagulls. Ten Hag told the BBC: "I cannot say [when Ronaldo will be back in the starting XI], it depends on how quickly he is progressing. In the end, if you have a good plan, you will achieve success.

Manchester United are currently in the process of preparing to kick their 2022-23 season off with a home tie against Graham Potter's Brighton and Hove ...

“As well as our newcomers, I have also been getting to know some of our promising young players over the summer, so I will say now, for the record, that if players have the right ability and attitude, they will get their chance, regardless of their age or reputation.” However, keen to ensure that the 20-time league winners get off to a good start, ten Hag will be eager to ensure that his new team start as quickly and as emphatically as possible. “Anyone can see that this is a talented squad and we have added some exciting players with the new signings we have made already this summer,” the 52-year-old said, as quoted by ManUtd.