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Tunnel walk: Man United drop Ronaldo for Chelsea clash

Manchester United have dropped Cristiano Ronaldo for the club’s match against Chelsea on Saturday.

The latest development is coming after the 37-year-old forward stormed off before the conclusion of Wednesday’s win over Tottenham.

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“Cristiano will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s game against Chelsea. The rest of the squad is fully focused on preparing for that fixture,” United said in a statement issued on Thursday.

Unused substitute Ronaldo was seen walking down the touchline and up the tunnel in the closing stages of Wednesday’s match at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese star watched from the stands as goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes saw United overcome Spurs to move within a point of the Premier League’s top four.

Ronaldo has a history of walkouts since he returned to the club 14 months ago.

Earlier this season, he was seen leaving Old Trafford before the end of a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano during the club’s final pre-season friendly in August.

In October last year, Ronaldo was captured marching alone down the tunnel, seemingly muttering in frustration, after United were held to a 1-1 draw against Everton, for whom Andros Townsend scored and then mimicked the Portugal forward’s trademark goal celebration.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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