EPL: Ronaldo leaves Old Trafford early, snubs Ten Hag, Man Utd team-mates

No one can miss pre-season – Ten Hag reveals why Ronaldo isn’t playing for Man Utd

Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag, has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo’s lack of minutes this season is due to him missing pre-season.

Ronaldo has only started four matches for United so far this season.

Three of those have come in the Europa League and the 37-year-old only has two goals to his name this campaign.

Ten Hag has now admitted his lack of pre-season is the reason behind his limited minutes up to now.

Speaking ahead of their Europa League clash against Onomia, Ten Hag said: “He is getting in better shape now and I am happy with that, so he can contribute more to the squad.

“I’m sure he will do, it’s proven once again no one can miss pre-season.”