EPL: Man Utd React As Ronaldo Leaves Old Trafford After Ten Hag Replaces Him
Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United's friendly with Rayo Vallecano early, intensifying the scrutiny over his Old Trafford future
Joy Kalu 
Manchester United insist they have no issues with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Old Trafford early on Sunday, July 31, 2022, according to Sky Sports.
Ronaldo left the stadium before the Red Devils’ friendly with Rayo Vallecano ended.
However, it is understood the 37-year-old was one of several United players who were permitted home to beat traffic.
Ronaldo was accompanied by compatriots, Diogo Dalot and Anthony Martial.
The Portugal captain played the first half of the 1-1 draw before Erik ten Hag replaced him during the interval with Amad Diallo.
Amad went on to score United’s only goal as they were held to a draw by the Spanish side.
In related news, Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has singled out Alejandro Garnacho for praise at the end of their pre-season preparationsrationsrations.
Ten Hag has been getting a feel of his team after arriving from Ajax on a three-year deal this summer.
Speaking after the 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, the Dutchman said he was impressed by Garnacho.
Ten Hag said: “He played pretty well – he is just a teenager but his performance was really good.”
United is now believed to be working on a new contract for Garnacho, as already approved by Ten Hag.
The Red Devils begin their Premier League campaign against Brighton on Sunday.
