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Ronaldo reaction 'no problem at all' says Ralf

The Portuguese superstar was replaced by Harry Maguire after 71 minutes at the Brentford Community Stadium, and was disappointed to leave the field.

Speaking in a press conference ahead of the Reds' game with West Ham on Saturday (kick-off at 15:00 GMT), the club's interim manager said the decision was a tactical one influenced by our 2-2 draw with Aston Villa a few days earlier.

Rangnick suggested that while the 36-year-old's reaction was emotional, it was normal and understandable.

“I think we shouldn't make too much of a fuss out of it,” Ralf began. “I explained that to him, even during the game, when we had that little conversation after we scored the third goal.