Prior to the Leicester clash, Ralf Rangnick, the interim head coach of Manchester United , hadstated that Cristiano Ronaldo willsit out thematch.The Portuguese veteranhadbeen left out of thesquad for Saturday’s Premier League Matchday 31 duelagainst Leicester at Old Trafford.
Without their main star, the Red Devils failed to impresstheir fans as they wereheld to only a 1-1 draw. Thus, the German coach’s side have taken a step back in thetop four finish battle that leads to a spot innext season’s UEFAChampions League.
Thevisitors took the leadin the 63rd minute, thanks to Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho . However, it only took thehome sidethreeminutes to net the equalizer throughFred of Brazil.
Why Ronaldo didn’t play for Manchester United against Leicester
Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from the Leicestertiewas due to a flu-like sickness, as hisboss, RalfRangnick confirmed: “Unfortunately, he had some flu-like symptoms, which he showed yesterday. Obviously, he should and would have played in the starting XI but he didn’t feel well and couldn’t train.
“Then the doctor went to see him at his house this morning to check again but he didn’t feel any better and that’s why, unfortunately, that’s why he hasn’t been able to play,” he told Sky Sports News.