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'If he respected his character he would play him': Patrice Evra DEFENDS Cristiano Ronaldo after he stormed down the tunnel before full-time... as the former defender claims Erik ten Hag doesn't RESPECT the Portuguese superstar

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has claimed that Erik ten Hag doesn't 'respect' Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Dutchman dropped Ronaldo for United's 2-0 win over Tottenham and then left him as an unused substitute throughout the 90 minutes.

The Red Devils' victory, which was the best performance of the Ten Hag era so far, was overshadowed when Ronaldo reacted to not being brought on by disappearing down the tunnel in the 89th minute, and Sportsmail understands he may even have left the stadium before the match finished.

Patrice Evra (C) claimed Erik ten Hag doesn't respect his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo

Patrice Evra (C) claimed Erik ten Hag doesn't respect his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo received widespread criticism for his actions, but United legend Evra defended him - insisting he was unhappy with the treatment of his former teammate at the club.