Nigerian Coach Ojekunle Supports Erik Hag for Dropping Ronaldo for Chelsea Clash

• Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped for the Premier League encounter against Chelsea on Saturday
• Nigerian coach Folabi Ojekunle has blamed the Portugal international for his attitude at Old Trafford
• Ojekunle claimed that Ronaldo should be a role model for players at Man United and not he causing division

Nigerian coach Folabi Ojekunle has backed Erik Hag for dropping Cristiano Ronaldo for Manchester United coming Premier League battle against Chelsea.

Manchester United will on Saturday, 22 October, be at Stamford Bridge to face the Blues in a Premier League encounter that is expected to be challenging between these two sides.

Ronaldo was dropped for the match by Hag because of him storming off before the conclusion of Wednesday's win over Tottenham.

The Portuguese was named among the substitutes against Spurs as United recorded a 2-0 win thanks to Fred and Bruno who scored the goals.

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Speaking to Sports Brief exclusively, Ojekunle explained that he is not happy with Ronaldo's attitude at Manchester United claiming that the Portuguese is causing division.

''Erik is a coach and a gaffer can drop any player for a match and when you even look at what Ronaldo did at Spurs, it was not fine because of the players looking up to him.

''He should be a role model to many players and not him causing division in the team which is not nice from Ronaldo.''

Manhester United are currently occupying 5th position on the Premier League table with 19 points after 10 games played so far.

Ronaldo exiled from first team squad

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how in a surprising move, Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has been banished from the first-team squad after refusing to come on against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

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Ronaldo shockingly walked off the pitch and went straight to the dressing room, eliciting mixed reactions from fans on social media.

Ronaldo has been in and out of the team this season, and one could sense trouble brewing after manager Erik Ten Hag said he didn't want to bring the Portuguese on out of respect for his big career.

Last Sunday, in United's match versus Newcastle United, Ronaldo was substituted for Marcus Rashford late in the match. As he headed to the bench, he was visibly frustrated and could be seen muttering to himself.