Missing Cristiano Ronaldo Spotted at Man United Training with Bodyguards Day After He Missed Derby Defeat

• Cristiano Ronaldo was not part of the Man United squad that suffered a 4-1 humiliation in the hands of Man City
• The star forward missed the Etihad trip with a hip problem before reportedly flying home to Portugal
• However, he has since returned to camp and was spotted making his way to the Carrington training base
• His return is a massive boost for the Red Devils as they prepare to take on Tottenham in their next outing

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Man United training days after he went missing in action before the Manchester derby.

The Portuguese talisman was a no show as the Red Devils prepared to battle rivals, Man City, on Sunday, March 6, at the Etihad Stadium.

At the time, it was unclear why Ronaldo could not be involved in the clash having trained with the rest of the squad in the run up to the trip.

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Man United lines up without a striker vs Man City

However, it later emerged the 37-year-old had picked a hip injury which ruled him out of the tie.

In the absence of Ronaldo, United were left with no choice but to line up without a striker - with Bruno Fernandes playing as a false No.9.

The versatile midfielder was supported by youngster Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho as Marcus Rashford settled for a place on the bench.

Ralf Rangnick's charges went on to suffer a 4-1 humiliation in the hands of the league leaders, with Sancho scoring the visitors' consolation.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to training

Ronaldo now appears to have shaken off his injury concerns after he was spotted at the Carrington Training Complex.

According to The Sun, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was in the company of his bodyguards during the return.

His presence is expected to hand Rangnick a massive boost as his charges prepare to take on Tottenham in the Premier League.

The Red Devils will be desperate to win the tie as they battle for a place in the top four at the end of the season.