Manchester United: even absent, Ronaldo gets people talking…

Sunday, Manchester United suffered a real humiliation on the lawn of Manchester City (1-4) in the Premier League. Forfeited for this derby due to a hip injury, Red Devils striker Cristiano Ronaldo is still the subject of controversy.

Manchester United received a real lesson! During Sunday’s derby in the Premier League, Ralf Rangnick’s men were humiliated on the field of Manchester City (1-4) with obvious impotence in the second period.

In the last few weeks (1 goal in the last 8 league games), Red Devils striker Cristiano Ronaldo did not participate in the sinking of his team due to a hip injury.

Ronaldo, a controversial absence…

Package for this meeting, the Portuguese international was not even present at the Etihad Stadium. According to information from The Athletic, the 37-year-old took advantage of this injury to make a personal trip to Portugal. Compared to the rules imposed on injured MU players, the Lusitanian did not have the obligation to be present in the stands to attend this game. And yet, his absence obviously does not pass…

Indeed, within the Mancunian locker room, this attitude of the Lusitano was really not appreciated. For several members of the English club, Ronaldo, as a manager, should have made the trip with his partners to support them in this very important match. With his experience in major events, the native of Funchal could have helped his teammates better negotiate this shock against the Citizens.

A complicated return

A new story in a decidedly complicated season for Ronaldo. Back since last summer, the former Real Madrid player has honorable statistics (15 goals and 3 assists), but has trouble surviving in the failing collective of MU. Even off the field, the five-time Ballon d’Or fails to achieve unanimity within the group and even experiences tension with Rangnick. With the final sprint coming in the Champions League and the Premier League, Ronaldo is still expected at the turn…

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