“Do your research” – Erik ten Hag hits out at critics singling out Cristiano Ronaldo for leaving Rayo Vallecano game early × Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News Do your research – Erik ten Hag hits out at critics singling out Cristiano Ronaldo for leaving Rayo Vallecano game early The Portuguese star played only 45 minutes last Sunday 1 Reaction Like Like Excited Happy Anxious Angry Sad Comment Share Sachin Bhat ANALYST Follow Modified 05 Aug 2022 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has slammed critics for singling out Cristiano Ronaldo for leaving the Rayo Vallecano friendly early. The 37-year-old star made his first appearance of the pre-season on Sunday at Old Trafford in United's last friendly game of the summer. He started the game but was hooked off at half-time, after which he was seen leaving the stadium. ESPN UK@ESPNUKErik ten Hag wasn’t happy with Cristiano Ronaldo and other Man United players leaving Old Trafford early over the weekend 352781966Erik ten Hag wasn’t happy with Cristiano Ronaldo and other Man United players leaving Old Trafford early over the weekend https://t.co/8QI1i4PphX It caused a stir among the fans, who slammed the goalscoring talisman for his lack of enthusiasm amid exit rumours. Ten Hag was critical of Ronaldo prematurely leaving the game, calling it 'unacceptable' in an interview with a Dutch broadcaster. However, when asked about Ronaldo's action, he retorted by saying that the Portuguese wasn't the only player to leave early that day. At a pre-match press conference, he said (via Manchester Evening News): "There were many players who left early, and the spotlight is on Cristiano - that is not right. Do your research." According to Sky Sports News, United later clarified that the 37-year-old was indeed one of the players who left the stadium before the full-time whistle, but that it wasn't a problem for them. The Portuguese's action, though, intensified his exit rumours, as he's actively seeking new pastures. With the Red Devils set to begin their new Premier League campaign this weekend, the forward is expected to start on the bench. Ten Hag, meanwhile, is 'happy' to have the star back and heaped praise on him, adding: "I am really happy. We have a top striker. He is here and is in the squad." Manchester United host Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Sunday in their first league match of the 2022-23 season. Ronaldo could start for Manchester United in Martial s absence Ronaldo will likely be benched for United's opening game of the season on Sunday, but Anthony Martial's injury might open the door for the Portuguese to start. SPORF@SporfAnthony Martial has been ruled out of @ManUtd's season opener against Brighton with an injury CR7 time? 90237Anthony Martial has been ruled out of @ManUtd's season opener against Brighton with an injury CR7 time? https://t.co/3LrHI4iTkq The Frenchman has been ruled out of this weekend's clash, meaning Ten Hag could start their talismanic number 7 as their centre-forward. Meanwhile, Luke Shaw returned to training after missing last weekend's friendlies against Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. However, he'll face competition from new signing Tyrell Malacia, who impressed in pre-season. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here × Rate this story! Thank You! 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