Roy Keane unhappy with ‘disrespect’ Man Utd show to Cristiano Ronaldo

The 37-year-old was left on the bench throughout yesterday's derby. 
Roy Keane unhappy with ‘disrespect’ Man Utd show to Cristiano Ronaldo

FRUSTRATION: Roy Keane has accused Manchester United of disrespecting Cristiano Ronaldo (John Walton/PA)

Former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has accused the club of “showing disrespect” to Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving him sitting on the substitutes’ bench.

The 37-year-old Portuguese superstar, who has started just one Premier League game this season, did not make it on to the pitch during Sunday’s 6-3 derby drubbing at Manchester City with manager Erik ten Hag later revealing he did not use him as a mark of respect.

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