Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal on Man Utd return in pictures
Cristiano Ronaldo has been in outstanding form for Portugal during the international break, scoring four goals from two matches. So, therefore, it’s of paramount importance Manchester United start him against Leicester on Saturday. Especially after his angry reaction to being dropped for the 1-1 draw with Everton at the start of the month.
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Many had expected Ronaldo to start the contest, especially following his dramatic late winner against Villarreal in the Champions League mere weeks previously.
However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer then decided to drop the 36-year-old instead.
While reports have claimed Ronaldo accepted the decision, Express Sport understands he was furious at being left out.
After all, he wants to play. And, in his eyes, he’s not your normal 36-year-old.
So that means that, with Ronaldo amongst the goals for Portugal, they can’t leave him out again.
He’s undroppable, the best attacker the club have. Which, when you consider the options Solskjaer has available to him, is quite some statement.
After signing Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane during the summer transfer window, hopes were high they finally had enough to win the Premier League title.
But failing to win four of their last six matches has upped the pressure on Solskjaer, even if the club insist they’re behind him for the time being.
Another defeat, and calls for Antonio Conte or Zinedine Zidane to take over will surely grow louder.
Given Ronaldo has played for Portugal over the international break, dropping him would, possibly, be logical.