Ralf Rangnick makes urgent statement about Ronaldo ahead of EPL clash against Spurs

Ralf Rangnick makes urgent statement about Ronaldo ahead of EPL clash against Spurs

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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  • Manchester United will be hosting Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday, 12 March, in Premier League tie
  • And the Red Devils' interim manager Ralf Rangnick explained that Cristiano Ronaldo has resumed training
  • The Portugal international missed the Premier League encounter against Manchester City which ended in defeat

Ralf Rangnick who is the interim coach at Manchester United has explained that he has not asked Cristiano Ronaldo if the Portuguese footballer is happy at Old Trafford or not.

There have been claims that Ralf Rangnick lack the full support Cristiano Ronaldo so far this term in the Premier League with the Red Devils struggling to finish among the top four.

After 28 games played so far this season in the Premier League, Manchester United are currently occupying fifth position with the club's fans interested in qualifying for Champions League.

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Ralf Rangnick and Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Man United. Photo by Clive Brunskill
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Before their Premier League game against Manchester City, there were reports of Cristiano Ronaldo having an injury with claims that the Portuguese could be leaving in the summer.

According to the report on GOAL and Mirror, Ralf Rangnick explained that Cristiano Ronaldo has resumed full training ahead of the match against Tottenham.

Ralf Rangnick's statement about Cristiano Ronaldo

“He resumed training yesterday, trained the whole day yesterday, he trained well like the rest of the day. I would have thought he would be available tomorrow.
“I don’t know, I’ve not asked him if he’s happy. For me it’s important he’s fit again. We will see with which formation and line up we will play tomorrow.”

Manchester United Identify Top Bundesliga Striker As Main Transfer Target for Next Summer

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Manchester United is set to have identified Robert Lewandowski as their main transfer target for the summer as the Old Trafford club plans to rebuild.

United is seeking to add a highly-rated striker to their ranks as the futures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford seem uncertain.

Manchester United are closely monitoring the contract situation of Bayern Munich striker who just might be on his way out of the Allianz Arena.

The Polish striker presently earns a staggering €25m-per-year which makes him one of the top earners at the Bundesliga Champions.

It is believed Bayern Munich is looking to get the 33-year-old striker off their wage books in favor of a younger striker in Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland.

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