Roy Keane says Erik ten Hag can use Cristiano Ronaldo saga to his ADVANTAGE at Manchester United

Roy Keane believes Erik ten Hag can present his long-term authority over Manchester United with the way in which he handles Cristiano Ronaldo and letting him exit from the membership.

Ronaldo has needed away from the Pink Devils all summer season, and former United skipper Keane says the way in which Dutchman ten Hag handles the scenario shall be essential in asserting his dominance in his first season in cost at Previous Trafford.

Ronaldo has performed simply 45 minutes of pre-season soccer for United, because the Portuguese star tries to flee from Manchester in favour of Champions League soccer.

Roy Keane mentioned new boss Erik ten Hag ought to use the Cristiano Ronaldo saga to his benefit

Keane informed Sky Sports activities: ‘We do not find out about Ronaldo’s behaviour like now by way of when he is again within the constructing.

‘Lacking pre-season for household points, if that is the case then so be it. If he has downed instruments, then that’s unacceptable.

‘However I do not assume it is such an enormous deal as everybody’s making out. Finally if you’re a supervisor, you do not go in search of hassle, hassle comes your approach. So this has come to the supervisor, it is in entrance of him. He is bought to cope with it.

‘However I believe he can put a marker on it, say it is Ronaldo within the subsequent week or two and if he is bought takers and the deal works for United, you may want some a reimbursement. However if you happen to go to Lisbon, then off you go.

Ronaldo has requested to depart Previous Trafford in quest of Champions League soccer this season 

‘Then the opposite gamers are wanting going “OK, short-term we’ll miss him, but in the bigger picture, we’re trying to rebuild”.

‘Man United actually aren’t going to be competing for league titles for 2 or three years.’

Ronaldo may very well be in line for a beginning place in ten Hag’s opening Premier League fixture at house to Brighton, because of the absence of the injured Anthony Martial.

Nevertheless, within the pre-game press convention lined by MailOnline, ten Hag mentioned he was not sure if the Portuguese star would characteristic towards the Seagulls, however defended him after he was singled out for criticism for leaving a pleasant early.

Ten Hag has not determined if Ronaldo will begin on Sunday, however defended the star from criticism