Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench once again, Ten Hag spoke about his decision

Cristiano Ronaldo was also included among the substitutes for the second match in a row. The Portuguese only played the last few minutes of the match against Liverpool, where his team obtained its first victory of the season.

United legend Rio Ferdinand asked the Dutch tactician Erik Ten Hag about benching big players such as Ronaldo and Maguire. "As a person, it's always considerations but as a manager you have to take clear decisions." Ten Hag replied.

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"The team is most important. You make the decision which is right for the team, no matter who it is, but in your communication you have to be clear and have to be honest.”

As for the offensive unit, Cristiano Ronaldo’s exile from the starting eleven continues, with the Portuguese international once again on the bench. Marcus Rashford will thus spearhead the Manchester United attack against Southampton, with Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga being the two wide men, leaving Ronaldo as a possible substitute.

Ten Hag repeats Liverpool lineup

In fact, United coach Ten Hag opted for the same eleven that won at Old Trafford last time out with David De Gea in goal; Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia in defense. Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen in front of the backline. Jado Sancho, Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Elanga in the third line. Marcus Rashford will be up front.