Cristiano Ronaldo was omitted from Manchester United’s starting line-up against Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday (August 22) as manager Erik Ten Hag made some major changes to the team. The Dutchman once again left the Portuguese on the bench for today’s clash (August 27) with Southampton.
This appears to indicate that Ten Hag doesn’t count on Ronaldo in his team and is perhaps aware that the attacker will leave before the transfer window shuts. So far, the Portuguese has started just one out of four matches for the Red Devils this season, amassing a paltry 131 minutes of game time.
With the FIFA World Cup coming up in Qatar in just three months’ time, many believe Ronaldo’s lack of involvement could be a problem. Joao Felix, however, insists that the Portuguese’s problems at club level won’t affect his chances in the national team.
The Atletico Madrid forward told ESPN, via A Bola:
Portugal sealed their participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after beating Turkey and North Macedonia in the playoffs earlier this year. The Reds have been drawn in Group H, alongside Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.
Who will sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer?
It doesn’t look like Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to join a top European side as rumors earlier suggested this summer. The likes of Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Atletico Madrid have all ruled out making a move for the Portuguese star.
However, the attacker is still highly likely to get an escape route before the transfer window shuts next week. According to Sky Sports Italia, Napoli have shown interest in signing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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