Cristiano Ronaldo storms straight down the tunnel AGAIN and refuses to shake hands with Chelsea players after Manchester United star was dropped to the bench in draw at Stamford Bridge
- Man United drew 1-1 with Chelsea in their Premier League clash on Sunday
- Cristiano Ronaldo stormed down the tunnel in frustration after United’s draw
- He started the game on the bench after being dropped by Michael Carrick
- Ronaldo was brought on in the second half but struggled to make an impact
Cristiano Ronaldo stormed down the tunnel in frustration once more this season after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
The Portugal international started the game on the bench after being dropped by United’s caretaker manager Michael Carrick.
Ronaldo did replace goalscorer Jadon Sancho in the 64th minute at Stamford Bridge but struggled to make an impact and vented his frustration after the final whistle.
Cristiano Ronaldo stormed down the tunnel in frustration after Ma United ‘s draw with Chelsea
Ronaldo (middle) started on the bench after being dropped by Michael Carrick (right)
The 36-year-old was visibly frustrated with United’s performance during the game and was captured shouting at his team-mates on the pitch.
Ronaldo was also booked in the second minute of stoppage time for arguing with the referee after Scott McTominay went down injured.
However, it was after the final whistle that highlighted Ronaldo’s frustration. The Portugal international refused to shake hands with the Chelsea players and ignored the United fans.
Ronaldo did replace goalscorer Jadon Sancho in the 64th minute at Stamford Bridge
Ronaldo was also booked in stoppage time for arguing with referee Anthony Taylor (centre)
Instead, he headed straight for the tunnel and muttered to himself as he made his way to the changing rooms at Stamford Bridge.
This is not the first-time Ronaldo has stormed down the tunnel – having previously left the pitch in frustration following United’s 1-1 draw against Everton.
Ronaldo had been dropped to bench for the game and watched on as Anthony Martial provided the opening goal of the game.
However, United struggled to find a winner after Andros Townsend scored a second half equaliser to end the game 1-1.
This is not the first-time Ronaldo has stormed down the tunnel – having previously left the pitch in frustration following United’s 1-1 draw against Everton
The Portugal star came on a second-half substitute but Andros Townsend gave Everton a point
Manchester United’s fixture against Chelsea marked just the second time Ronaldo had not started in the Premier League this season.
Speaking about this team selection before the game, Carrick said: ‘A few tweaks and changes from the other night, to change things up a bit.
‘Cristiano is probably our standout name, but it’s just game plan, ideas. I had a good chat with Cristiano actually, he was great, and we’ve decided to go like that today.’
Former United captain Roy Keane was left ‘surprised’ by Carrick’s decision, telling Sky Sports: ‘Ronaldo’s one of the great players. Carrick has a plan. Ronaldo’s come back to United to play these games.
Speaking ahead of the game with Chelsea, Carrick said he left him out due to his ‘game plan’
‘He’s a big player for the big occasions, his stats against Chelsea aren’t great but I’m surprised with the decision to leave him out.’
United fans were also shocked by the decision to start Ronaldo on the bench given the importance of the clash against the Premier League leaders going into the weekend.
@UtdJ4Y tweeted: ‘Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench? Ok enough jokes drop the real line-up now!’
@Tife-fabunmi added: ‘Ronaldo is not starting, Carrick is finished before he even started.’
