Cristiano Ronaldo to draw such a bizarre reaction. The two were pictured while Manchester United toiled against Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday in Erik ten Hag's first professional match in charge.
The Dutchman looked bereft of ideas as the Red Devils floundered against the Seagulls. A Pascal Gross double was enough to see Brighton claim their first-ever victory at the Theatre of Dreams despite an Alexis Mac Allister own goal that halved their lead in the second-half.
Graham Potter's men held on to return to the south coast with all three points. READ MORE: Marko Arnautovic's agent brother hints he is trying to get Man Utd transfer done Ten Hag took the bold decision to name Ronaldo on the bench after the 37-year-old's desperate attempts to leave the club this summer.
That included not turning up to training or travelling with the squad on their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.And while the new United manager looked on, new assistant coach McLaren - who worked the same role while Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge - was seen leaning over his chair to talk to Ronaldo.
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