Here is why Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro weren't a big part of Manchester United's humiliating defeat against Manchester City

Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag has explained his decision to not bring Cristiano Ronaldo on against Manchester City and also opened up on Casemiro's lack of minutes although he's been ready since arriving on the team.

Casemiro was one of Real Madrid's most important players in recent history, but there have been some questions about whether he hasn't been given the chance to start for the Red Devils. Ten Hag said that Casemiro will eventually be a big part of them, but that needs to come naturally. 

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But the most controversial decision was leaving the Portuguese legend, Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench the whole match. Even when Manchester United was starting the second half (already losing by 4-0), Erik ten Hag decided to sub in the Brazilian striker Antony. But the Brazilian made an incredible goal for Manchester United, so there are no complaints about that.

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The Dutch manager justified his decision: "I didn't bring him on out of respect for his big career. And the other thing, there was I could bring Antony Martial on. He needs the minutes but I don't want to point it out like that."