Cristiano Ronaldo: Erik Ten Hag says Manchester United Star was left on bench during derby loss "out of respect"

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admitted he left Cristiano Ronaldo

On the bench during the 6-3 mauling at Manchester City “out of respect for his big career”.

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Ronaldo was an unused substitute as hat-tricks from Erling Haaland.

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I didn't bring him [Ronaldo] on out of respect for his big career.

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The Dutchman said at his post-match press conference.

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And the other thing, there was then the advantage I could bring Antony Martial on.

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