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KOMPAS.com – Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, became the main actor in the drama that happened when Manchester United visited the Brentford headquarters on Thursday (20/1/2022) in the morning WIB.
The drama that happened in the postponed match of week 17 Premier League, the highest caste Premier League, the 2021-2022 season also featured an irony between Cristiano Ronaldo and academy dropouts Man United.
While Cristiano Ronaldo was busy grumpy, the Man United academy players seemed to be having fun on the pitch.
The drama that showed Ronaldo’s anger in the Brentford vs Man United match began when the superstar was pulled out and replaced by a defender, Harry Maguire, in the 71st minute.
When Ronaldo was sent off, Man United were already 2-0 up thanks to goals from Anthony Elanga (55′) and Mason Greenwood (62′).
Mason Greenwood as the scorer of the second goal was also withdrawn along with Ronaldo. He was replaced by Marcus Rashford.
This substitution made Ronaldo disappointed. This can be seen from the gestures he shows when he walks off the field.
When heading to the substitution point, Ronaldo shook his head while showing a disappointed face.
Also read: Anthony Elanga shines in the midst of Ronaldo-Rangnick Drama Drama
Then, when it came to bench players, Ronaldo took actions that reflected the peak of his disappointment.
He slammed down the jacket usually worn by Man United’s substitutes.
Juan Mata, who was in front of Ronaldo, could only be silent while watching this action.
After slamming his jacket, Ronaldo did not immediately sit on the bench, but on the stairs in the area bench.
Ronaldo was upset after being subbed off????
— FB Skills (@FBSkill) January 19, 2022
It didn’t stop there, Ronaldo still often shook his head when caught on camera, a few minutes after being pulled out.
Ronaldo was also seen questioning the substitutions made against him.
Also read: Let’s not be curious, these are Ronaldo’s words when he sends a protest to Rangnick
Man United Academy Players Rejoice When Ronaldo Is Grumpy…
While Ronaldo was busy showing his disappointment, the players who had dropped out of the Man United academy were having fun on the pitch.
The joy in the middle of the field could not be separated from the goal scored by substitute Marcus Rashford in the 77th minute or six minutes after Ronaldo was sent off.
The goal was certainly celebrated directly by the actor, Marcus Rashford.
He also became one of the representatives of Man United academy dropouts who had fun on the pitch after the third goal was born.
From the photo uploaded on Man United’s Twitter account, there were two other academy players who also celebrated the goal with Marcus Rashford. They are Anthony Elanga and Scott McTominay.
Then, in their midst there were two recruits who did not drop out of the Man United academy, namely Alex Telles and Bruno Fernandes.
A clear winner! ???????? pic.twitter.com/4j7Fji9dKE
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Also read: Drama Ronaldo Slams Jacket, Rashford’s Goal Makes Happy Ending
The portrait that captures the joy of the players who dropped out of Man United’s academy gave birth to irony.
Because, at the same time, the focus of the show was split towards bench which displays another “scene”, namely Ronaldo getting angry.
However, shortly after the third goal was created, Ronaldo was caught on camera talking to his coach, Ralf Rangnick.
Ronaldo seemed to start nodding his head as Ralf Rangnick spoke while gripping the sleeves of the jacket he was already wearing.
At that moment, Ronaldo seemed to start to soften and a goal from Marcus Rashford seemed to act as a resolution in a drama.
Also read: Rangnick’s Grip and Whisper to Defuse Ronaldo’s Anger
After that, Man United had conceded one goal due to the action of Ivan Toney in the 85th minute.
However, they managed to maintain their advantage to close the game with a 3-1 victory.
After the match, Rafl Rangnick revealed the words Ronaldo said when he was pulled off and replaced by Harry Maguire.
According to Ralf Rangnick’s statement, Ronaldo questioned the decision behind the substitution.
“The only response I got was ‘Why me? Why did you change me?’,” Rangnick said, imitating Ronaldo’s words, quoted from Sky Sports.
Also read: Brentford vs Man United Results: Colored by Ronaldo’s slamming of his jacket, the Red Devils won 3-1
After revealing this, Rangnick explained the reason he replaced Ronaldo with Maguire.
“He (Ronaldo) has just returned from a minor injury and it’s important to remember that we have another game to play,” Rangnick said.
“We also have to maintain our advantage this time and it’s important for us to get back to playing with five at the back.”
Furthermore, Ralf Rangnick assessed that Ronaldo’s attitude when he was withdrawn was normal for a goal-hungry striker.
“It’s normal, a striker wants to score goals. I understand, Cristiano is very ambitious,” Rangnick said.
“Maybe when he becomes a manager in the future, he will make the same decision,” said the experienced German coach.
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