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Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong><\/span>Cristiano Ronaldo may not have played as Manchester United rescued a dramatic point against Chelsea on Saturday, but he still ended up being one of the major talking points.<\/p>\n

The forward\u2019s refusal to come on as substitute in Wednesday\u2019s 2-0 win against Tottenham, and subsequent decision to leave Old Trafford before the final whistle, has dominated the headlines in a week that United should be celebrating taking a very decent four points from top four rivals.<\/p>\n

As the players celebrated Casemiro\u2019s late equaliser at Stamford Bridge, Ronaldo\u2019s whereabouts were unknown after being dropped from the squad as a punishment by United manager Erik ten Hag.<\/p>\n

The Dutchman insisted afterwards his side still \u201cneeded\u201d the Portuguese but questions remain whether his fairytale return is destined for an unceremonious end. Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes it is now only a matter of when, not if, Ronaldo departs this season.<\/p>\n

\u201cCristiano Ronaldo is going to have to go somewhere else and play every week because he can\u2019t accept being on the bench,\u201d he said on Sky Sports. \u201cThat\u2019s fine, but end it this week or create a truce to get to the World Cup and then end it. It has to end.\u201d<\/p>\n

Is there no way back?<\/b><\/p>\n

Ronaldo\u2019s actions in the final few minutes against Spurs has caused plenty of debate, but the overriding feeling appears to be that the bridges have now been burned.<\/p>\n

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag displayed his authority by dropping Ronaldo for the Chelsea game and excluding him from training with his first team squad. The scenes of celebrations among the Manchester United players after Casemiro\u2019s 94th-minute equaliser against Chelsea underlined what Ten Hag is trying to protect as they showed fight, spirit and togetherness.<\/p>\n

\u201cI doubt Ronaldo plays for Manchester United again,\u201d former England goalkeeper Rob Green said on BBC Radio 5 Live. \u201cIt is a messy divorce but Ten Hag has waited for a moment. Ronaldo has burnt his bridges.\u201d<\/p>\n

Just a few weeks ago Ronaldo was rightly being lauded for hitting the career landmark of 700 club goals. At 37, time is no longer on his side and some people can understand his displays of frustration as he desperately seeks game time.<\/p>\n

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes the situation could have been handled better.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would not have been happy as a player but emotions sometimes take it out of you as a human,\u201d he said. \u201cMaybe communication hasn\u2019t been as clear when dealing with Ronaldo – probably the greatest player to ever play, along with Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe needs that communication now more than ever. He is my mate and you want to see your friends do well but I wouldn\u2019t condone that in the dressing room. If communication is not there, problems arise.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ex-Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane added: \u201cPlayers have done a lot worse at Manchester United.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs there a way back for him? I\u2019m not sure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ten Hag not closing the door just yet<\/b><\/p>\n

But despite what observers may think, Ten Hag has not closed the door on Ronaldo. He was Manchester United\u2019s top scorer last season and rescued his side on many occasions with dramatic late goals.<\/p>\n

Asked if the team missed Ronaldo on Saturday, Ten Hag said: \u201cAlways. He can score goals and he is valuable for us. We need him, that is clear. I think I have said enough about this situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ronaldo is contracted to Manchester United until next summer but has been linked with moves away from the club before then. French giants Paris St-Germain have been suggested as a possible destination, although it has been claimed that looks unlikely.<\/p>\n

A move to Major League Soccer has been seen as another potential option, while a return to former club Sporting Lisbon has also been said to have been mooted.<\/p>\n

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