Rio Ferdinand defends Ronaldo slamming on club's "Communication"

During United's 2-0 victory over the Spurs, the Portuguese caused a lot of controversies by walking out of the bench in the middle of the game. As a result, the United boss drops Ronaldo from their squad for their upcoming match against Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the pitch before the final whistle in Manchestet United's midweek victory ovet the Spurs as an unusuded substitute. Man United boss Erik ten Hag made it clear such behaviors won't be telorated as he drops the Portuguese for their Saturday clash agaimst Chelsea as the club confirmef in an official statement.

Despite Erik ten Hag's pre-match talks, the Man United legend, Rio Ferdinand defends his former teammate, Ronaldo's action.

"I wouldn't have been happy as a player," Ferdinand told BT Sport.

"Ronaldo mentioned he would have handled things differently. Any emotions attached to it; it takes control. I probably would have been in the queue asking him about it.

"There's always another side to it. When you're dealing with Cristiano Ronaldo, he's Ronaldo. The way of treating him is different to everybody else.

"Communication. That's probably the first time in his life where that's not upheld by the manager.

"I'm not saying he was right but there are special players sometimes in a squad that things work differently for.

"It's important for the team to see that he is communicated with. He's 37. He probably needs that more than ever."

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