Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to miss out when Manchester United travel to face city-rivals Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. According to the Manchester Evening News, the 37-year-old forward is not part of the 21-man squad to face the reigning Premier League champions.
The Red Devils will be keen to return to winning ways after only managing a goalless draw against Watford last week. However, a trip to the Etihad Stadium is not going to be easy for United as City look to maintain a safe gap between themselves and Liverpool.
In the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, United's interim manager Ralf Rangnick could go for the attacking trio of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga. The German tactician could also try Bruno Fernandes as a false nine if he does not want to start an out-of-form Marcus Rashford.
It is worth mentioning that Edinson Cavani has returned to full fitness from his groin injury. However, the Uruguayan forward is another notable absentee for the squad. The other two players missin fromg the Manchester United squad are Luke Shaw and Raphael Varane.
As things stand, the Red Devils are currently fourth in the Premier League standings, having accumulated 47 points from 27 matches. They need to be wary of sixth-placed Arsenal, who are a mere two points behind the Red Devils with three games in hand.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are currently at the top of the Premier League charts, having amassed 66 points from 27 games. However, second-placed Liverpool are just three points behind the defending champions with a better goal difference.
Cristiano Ronaldo's recent form has been a worry for Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo's recent slump in form has raised questions regarding his place in the starting XI. The 37-year-old forward has scored just one goal in his last 10 appearances for Manchester United across all competitions. That one goal came against Brighton & Hove Albion in a 2-0 win last month.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo is still Manchester United's leading goalscorer this season, having netted 15 times in 30 appearances across all competitions.
There is also a small possibility that Ronaldo will not stay at Old Trafford beyond this season despite having another year left on his contract. If Manchester United fail to secure Champions League football for next season, the Portuguese superstar could leave in the summer.
lazadnt
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N u ๐๐๐๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
NeverMessWithMe
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no we don't need him in this game plus pogba, pogba he's slow man he always give the ball away he knows how to play that's true but he's too slow to pass the ball
That's how u won 100 trophies in this last 5 years...without CR7...just go man...without him Man united are the worst team...u guys won't even get qualified to Round of 16
lipcdlstyz
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no we don't need him in this game plus pogba, pogba he's slow man he always give the ball away he knows how to play that's true but he's too slow to pass the ball
yudabcntuy
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Man City supporters are not noise makes or hates but gentle people.
yudabcntuy
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Man City will win 2.0
remilmnopy
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A big lie from afers
Faizullah52
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Don't worry liverpool fans will support man united today๐๐๐
zokkmorstthelegend
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Ronaldo is a coward. He probably chose to be omitted in order to be avoid a Man City onslaught
I agree
YormGokah
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yesssss sure he celebrate after hatrik.wz siuuuuu
"Love to see your face after I do"[byebye]
Wudadinoru
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yesssss sure he celebrate after hatrik.wz siuuuuu
Keep om dreaming ... old man will not score even single goal forget about hat trick๐คฃ๐๐
Vokadmop
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ronaldo is gonna score a goal,its true how much money I want to bet
Ebubechukwu1996
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Ronaldo is a coward. He probably chose to be omitted in order to be avoid a Man City onslaught
Ronaldo unborn twins are better than your generation
Ebubechukwu1996
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He shouldn't play
massawa
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yesssss sure he celebrate after hatrik.wz siuuuuu
SonicSynchro
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Let him play...!
Roobs67
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I hope not. let Elanga and Cavani go fr it
Andy_Mac
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Ronaldo is a coward. He probably chose to be omitted in order to be avoid a Man City onslaught
Ok that's taking the hate a bit too far. Ronaldo's ego is way too big anyways. He wouldn't ever want to miss any high profile game. Let's applaud Rangnick for taking the correct decision to omit him from the squad
Jesabeis
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Vowcilt
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really nobody care
Lukceknops
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I know Ronaldo will be there it's just secret
koykoy0088
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How about greenwood and maguire, I'm just asking
fizzbizzie
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so, no Ronaldo, no cavani , an inferior midfield...don't like the looks of that but let's hope we nick a win cos at the end of the day, it's a derby and derby game spirits are different
DonMdevah
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Ronaldo is a coward. He probably chose to be omitted in order to be avoid a Man City onslaught
Crissi
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Soak and counter tonight. Energy , diligence, pace and movement is key.
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Varane and Luke Shaw are out
Kkrexuke
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Soak and counter tonight. Energy , diligence, pace and movement is key.