Erik ten Hag bizarrely says Cristiano Ronaldo stayed on bench 'out of respect for his big career'
Daily MailHe feels the Dutchman's treatment of Ronaldo has been 'disgraceful' Piers Morgan has slammed Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman made the astonishing revelation that he kept Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for the Manchester derby 'out of respect for his big career'. Erik ten Hag, right, said he did not utilise Cristiano Ronaldo 'out of respect for his big career' While Antony scored a fine strike, and Anthony Martial came off the bench to score a brace himself, Ronaldo was clearly frustrated at not coming on at any stage of the match. After the match, ten Hag told reporters that Ronaldo remained unused 'out of respect for his big career', but did not elaborate further. The 37-year-old star could only look on from the bench as Man United lost 6-3 at Man City Piers Morgan believes ten Hag's treatment of Ronaldo at Man United has been 'disgraceful' Morgan was not impressed by ten Hag's explanation, and hit out at the Red Devils boss on Twitter.