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'If you think it is the right thing, you have to do it': Graham Potter supports Erik ten Hag's choice to drop Cristiano Ronaldo after his dramatic Old Trafford exit... but insists the decision could have 'consequences'

Graham Potter says managers have to make decisions for the good of their group even if they could come back to haunt them, as he prepares to face a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Manchester United.

Potter’s Chelsea will not have to worry about Ronaldo following Ten Hag’s axing of the Portuguese superstar from his squad after the 37 year-old stormed down the tunnel and left Old Trafford before the end of United’s midweek win over Tottenham.

Ronaldo also refused to come on as a sub before his walk-off strop and has paid the price after ten Hag took exception to his public display of dissent.