Man United Squad Name the Player They Want to Start in Attack Ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo

• Manchester United squad has reportedly called for Cristiano Ronaldo to stay on the bench this season
• Ronaldo has been limited to just two starts this season, with the last one coming during United's Europa League defeat to Real Sociedad
• The Portuguese has been playing second fiddle to Marcus Rashford, who teammates contend is better suited in Erik ten Hag's system
• Rashford, who has been leading the attack as the main striker, has gone on to score three goals so far, with two of those coming against Arsenal

Manchester United players reportedly want Marcus Rashford to start in attack ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has had a difficult start to the new season after his push to leave Old Trafford this summer failed.

The five-time Ballon d'Or is understood to have expressed his desire to quit United so he could play in the Champions League.

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: New Manchester United signing Antony made bold pick on who's better

Football

However, the Red Devils were unable to find a potential suitor for him, leaving the Portuguese with no choice but to remain at the club.

His unsettledness has seen him fail to break into Erik ten Hag's first 11, with the veteran forward managing just two starts since the start of the season.

Man United stars want Cristiano Ronaldo benched

The Sun reports that while Ronaldo is desperate to play a more prominent role under Ten Hag, his teammates believe the Portugal talisman should remain on the bench.

According to the publication, the United squad view Marcus Rashford as a better option in Erik ten Hag’s system of 4-2-3-1.

Rashford has appeared to flourish in that system where he is playing as the main striker, finding the back of the net three times since the start of the new season.

Man United star kicked out of dressing room to make room for new signings

Football

United players reportedly now want Rashford to continue in that, even as the new season shapes up.

Erik ten Hag sets target for Marcus Rashford

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Erik ten Hag has set a 20-goal target for in-form Manchester United star Marcus Rashford.

Ten Hag has handed the Englishman a fresh lease of life since his arrival and has been utilised as the main striker in Ten Hag's 4-2-3-1 formation.

Rashford has repaid the Dutchman's faith in him with electric performances, which have seen him score three goals and bag two assists.