Declassified! Why Solskjaer Benched Ronaldo In Everton Match

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not at pains in explaining why Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba missed the Everton clash on Saturday.

Red Devils drew 1-1 with Everton during the Premier League game that Ronaldo watched from the bench.

Why Did Solksjaer Bench Ronaldo During Everton Match?

The United manager says that that changes in United were inevitable after a daunting Champions League game with Villareal on Wednesday.

“On Wednesday night [United played Villarreal) we had a lot of emotional and physical strain, so we need to make some changes to be fresher when the game starts,” Solskjaer said.

Ronaldo thrust United with a Champions League win after scoring a second goal in the 95^th minute on Wednesday. It was a tough game that saw David De Gea save United’s face with six super saves.

Despite this, the Red Devils manager says that Ronaldo and Pogba needed rest after the huge run.

Solskjaer said Manchester United has good players too and they should have a chance to play as well.

“The start will be very important. We have other good players too, I believe that this team will respond well.”

Bruno Fernandes who captained the team made a show together with David De Gea, Wan Bissaka and Lindelof.

Other players who were part of the 11 who played against Everton include Shaw, Varane, Fred, McTominay, Greenwood, Martial and Cavani.

What Was Cristiano Ronaldo’s Reaction?

As soon as the final whistle blew, the Man United striker hastily stormed Old Trafford’s tunnel.

Perhaps, the reality that his team drew with Everton was yet to sink.

The Portugal captain exchanged a few words with Townsend before leaving for the tunnel solo.

Speaking to BT Sport, Rio Ferdinand explained Ronaldo’s exit to the tunnel as “full of anger”.

“”He stomped down the tunnel, disappointed about the result obviously we’ve all been there,” Ferdinand stated.

“I think it’ll be a mixture of things, he’s a man in form, scored five in five, wanted to continue that vein of form and shoot his side to victory, I understand the frustrations and it comes out like that.

What Does Manchester United Draw With Everton Mean To Ronaldo?

United draw with Tofees is a sad story for Ronaldo. Here’s is why it makes it hard for the team to move up the charts and clinch the silverware.

For the last five years, it has been as elusive as a world goose. And with his return to EPL after 12 years, his biggest prize is winning more trophies for the club.

However, with the draw, United gallantly lost its journey to the top of the league – at least for today.

Though it is still early to judge, United’s bid for trophies hangs in the balance.

Ferdinand says Red Devils’ match with Everton was one of the weakest in a long time.

“You have to remember the players that were missing in this Everton team today, neither of their strikers played today, probably the weakest they’ve been for a while, you’d expect to go and beat them.

“Nine games without a clean sheet is a poor record for Man United, that’s what undone them today they controlled large parts of this game but give up a lot of chances.”