Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t undermine his authority following the ahead’s indignant response to being substituted at Brentford within the Premier League on Wednesday.
The Portugal worldwide didn’t look happy after being taken off for Harry Maguire within the 71th minute as United secured a 3-1 win towards the promoted aspect.
Speaking forward of Saturday’s league fixture towards West Ham United, Rangnick mentioned: “I don’t blame him for that however clearly any supervisor would want it shouldn’t be too emotional.
“And also in front of the TV cameras, I don’t think this will be for the benefit of anyone. It’s an emotional game and players are emotional and I didn’t take it personally at all.”Rangnick mentioned Ronaldo had been recognized to react poorly to being taken off.
“I didn’t at all see or interpret that he was challenging me,” he added. “This was not the first time — if you have a look at the moment when Sir Alex (Ferguson) replaced him or other coaches, his reaction was pretty similar.”
Ronaldo, who re-signed for United from Juventus within the shut season, might miss the sport towards West Ham after complaining of a neck downside following the win in midweek.
“He received treatment … for two to three hours and we will have to wait to see how he feels,” added Rangnick.United are seventh with 35 factors from 21 video games, two factors adrift of fourth-placed West Ham however with a sport in hand.
