Erik ten Hag: ‘Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on against Tottenham’.
“There has to be consequences. It is important for the attitude and mentality of the group”.
Erik ten Hag: “Details are between Cristiano Ronaldo & me. The statement is also clear. Cristiano remains an important player in the squad”.
I’m responsible for the culture, I’ve to set the standards and values. Football is team sport. You have to set certain standard”.
Erik ten Hag on why Ronaldo is training alone: “It will have a [time for] reflection for him, but also for everyone else, I said at the start of the season, next time there have to be consequences otherwise when you are living together and playing together.”
“I am the manager. I am responsible for the culture, I have to set the standards + values. After Rayo Vallecano, I said it (leaving early) was unacceptable. The 2nd time there has to be consequences. Football is a team sport. You have to set certain standard.”
Erik ten Hag: “I understand there are questions… but at the same time it’s about Chelsea, we have a big game to play, my focus is on the game, the focus of the staff and the players is on that game. We have to win that game and have the concentration to play our best.”
