An explanation for the impending absence of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United’s matchday squad to take on Leicester City has been provided.
For those not aware, the name of veteran hitman Ronaldo took its place front and centre in the headlines late last night.
This came as murmurs began to spread online that the 37-year-old was not part of the group of Red Devils stars to have convened at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester ahead of their upcoming meeting with the aforementioned Leicester.
And now, on Saturday afternoon, as much has been confirmed.
As per the reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic, Ronaldo will play no part in this evening’s action at Old Trafford.
This comes with the former Real Madrid man suffering with a bout of illness, the extent of which is yet to be revealed:
🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo out of Manchester United v Leicester City through illness. #MUFC will be without leading scorer for vital game in race to finish in top 4 of Premier League. 37yo forward has 18 goals in 32 games this season @TheAthleticUK #mufc #MUNLEI https://t.co/lHxksHXWGT
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) April 2, 2022
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Cavani ruled out
This comes with the club’s other senior centre-forward option, in the form of Edinson Cavani, having returned from international duty with Uruguay this week in possession of an injury.
Speaking to the media on Friday afternoon, Ralf Rangnick confirmed that the 35-year-old is set to spend ‘the next couple of weeks’ on the sidelines, owing to a calf problem:
Edinson Cavani is out for “next couple of weeks” through injury, says Ralf Rangnick #MUFC
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) April 1, 2022
