Without Cristiano Ronaldo, Erik Ten Hag is optimistic in facing Chelsea

DBasia.news – Manchester United coach, Erik Ten Hag opened up about the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo during the match against Chelsea. The manager is optimistic that his team can bring full points without the presence of the mega star.

Tomorrow, Manchester United will travel to Stamford Bridge. They will challenge Chelsea in the matchday 13 of the EPL 2022/23.

In this match, Manchester United will not be strengthened by Cristiano Ronaldo. The striker was sanctioned by Erik Ten Hag and was not allowed to play in this match due to his recent disciplinary actions.

Ten Hag said that Ronaldo’s absence would leave room for his team in this match. “Yes, we will certainly miss Cristiano,” said Ten Hag as quoted by the Manchester Evening News.

Even though Ronaldo is absent, Ten Hag remains optimistic that he can win against Chelsea.

He considered that as long as his team could focus fully on the field, then they could obtain full points at Stamford Bridge later.

“Yes, we will miss his presence in this team. But as long as this team has the attitude and mentality to play as a team, then it will make us focus on facing Chelsea,” continued Ten Hag.

Ten Hag also confirmed that he would not leave Ronaldo forever. He said Ronaldo still has an important role in his team.

So he said Ronaldo would return to the Manchester United squad after his sentence was over.

“I think it’s clear that he is still an important player for us. But we all have to follow the values ​​and standards that apply in this team, including him,” he added.

Against Chelsea later, MU crisis center forward. Anthony Martial is still injured while Mason Greenwood is still undergoing a legal case.

So, Erik Ten Hag will most likely field Marcus Rashford as the spearhead of his team in this match.