Announced forfeit a few hours before the derby against Manchester City on Sunday 06 March 2022 due to hip pain, Cristiano Ronaldo did not make the trip to the Etihad Stadium. He even went to Portugal, which was not to his teammates' liking.
The absence of Cristiano Ronaldo against Manchester City goes very badly in the dressing room of Manchester United especially since the Red Devils lost 4-1.
Ralf Rangnick had explained in a press conference that "Cristiano Ronaldo has had hip problems since Friday, March 04, 2022". But according to The Athletic, the Portuguese's absence surprised his teammates. Some were even shocked not to see CR7 at the Etihad Stadium for the derby against the Skyblues.
The British media also explains that Cristiano Ronaldo went to Portugal just after the announcement of his package. An attitude that displeased his teammates who expected to see him in the stands despite his package to give them his support as a team executive.
Although the presence of injured players is not mandatory on the field, the absence of the five-time Ballon d'Or has provoked a lot of reactions.
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In addition to the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo (author of 15 goals in 31 appearances since last summer, in all competitions), Manchester United had to compose without Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw, who tested positive for Covid-19. Just like Edinson Cavani, shot in the groin.
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