Ronaldo was on the bench for Wednesday's game against Tottenham, which United won 2-0.

In the closing minutes, Ronaldo made himself unavailable for substitution by leaving the bench and entering the players' tunnel.

ten Hag therefore decided to transfer the attacking star to Saturday's match against Chelsea.

- I have to make sure that the rules are followed.

I warned at the beginning of the season that if a behavior is repeated, there will be consequences, says ten Hag.

- In a team sport, you have to follow the rules and I am the one who controls them.

However, he says Ronaldo is still an important part of the team.

The 37-year-old Ronaldo explains his behavior on social media:

"I have always tried to be a role model for the young people in the teams where I played.

Unfortunately, one does not always succeed in the heat of battle," he writes.

Ronaldo did not train with the team on Friday.