Manchester United players are happy with how manager Erik ten Hag has handled Cristiano Ronaldo's strop.
The Manchester Evening News says the 52-year-old took decisive action in excluding Ronaldo from the squad to face Chelsea at the weekend after he refused to come on as a late substitute against Tottenham on Wednesday, before walking down the tunnel early and leaving Old Trafford.
The issue presented a challenge to Ten Hag, who is still in the infancy of his tenure at Old Trafford, but he took firm action against Ronaldo and was backed entirely by the club after making his decision.
It was a resolute stance from Ten Hag and sources close to the dressing room have said players were impressed by the delicate but authoritative way he handled the situation, leaving the door open for Ronaldo to return and insisting he remained a key part of the squad.
Ten Hag's approach has earned him plenty of respect within the squad and players are enjoying working under him, with some benefitting from his detailed instructions and clear demands.
