Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has discussed his conversations with the organization before accepting the position.
Ralf Rangnick, who served as interim manager through the end of the season, was replaced as permanent manager by Ten Hag.
The Dutchman made his greatest choice yet this week when he left Cristiano Ronaldo out of his team to play Chelsea.
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It follows Ronaldo’s early departure from Old Trafford during their 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night. Ronaldo was an unutilized substitute.
The club’s management fully supported Ten Hag’s decision to penalize Ronaldo.
The 52-year-old has now acknowledged that at his job interview earlier this year, he made plain his expectations of players.
“I spoke with the directors about the culture, top sport culture, and standards when I was appointed, and that is why they appointed me.
They conducted some background research, and Ten Hag and I had discussions about how I lead, my personality, how I do it strategically, and my standards and leadership.
Recall that prior to the final whistle in Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham, Cristiano Ronaldo sprinted down the tunnel.
Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in an incident that clouded Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Ronaldo didn’t play in the match at Old Trafford, and United became just the second team to defeat Antonio Conte’s squad this year.