SOU vs MUN: Cristiano Ronaldo benched for second match in a row for Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo has missed out on the starting eleven for the second match in a row after starting from the bench against Liverpool in the previous match.

Published : Aug 27, 2022 16:11 IST

Ronaldo will start from the bench against Southampton on Saturday.
Ronaldo will start from the bench against Southampton on Saturday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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Ronaldo will start from the bench against Southampton on Saturday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has decided to keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of the starting eleven for the second consecutive match, ahead of the Premier League match against Southampton, on Saturday.

The Portuguese has started just once for Manchester United in the league so far, and the Red Devils has lost the match 0-4 to Brentford, plummeting to the bottom of the table.

Earlier, Man United’s new signing, Casemiro had hoped that Ronaldo would stay at the club, amid reports that he wanted a move away from the Red Devils.

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However, the, manager, Erik ten Hag said he still features in his plans for the season.

“He knows that I respect him a lot. I hope he stays with us because he is a great player,” Casemiro told ESPN about Ronaldo, who was also his teammate at Real Madrid.

“We are talking about one of the best players of all time. He gives you a lot of goals, he is a winner, he is a leader. He is so important for us.

“We approached each other because of the language, too. Since the first day here, he has helped me with everything. He is helping me a lot. I really hope he stays with us,” he added.

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