Prior to the Leicester clash, Ralf Rangnick, the interim head coach of Manchester United, hadstated that Cristiano Ronaldowillsit out thematch.The Portuguese veteranhadbeen left out of thesquad for Saturdayās Premier League Matchday 31 duelagainst Leicesterat 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 coachās side have taken a step back in thetop four finish battle that leads to a spot innext seasonās 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 didnāt play for Manchester United against Leicester
Cristiano Ronaldoās absence from the Leicestertiewas due to a flu-like sickness, as hisboss, RalfRangnick confirmed: āUnfortunately, he had some flu-like symptoms, which he showed yesterday. Obviously, he should and would have played in the starting XI but he didnāt feel well and couldnāt train.
āThen the doctor went to see him at his house this morning to check again but he didnāt feel any better and thatās why, unfortunately, thatās why he hasnāt been able to play,ā he told Sky Sports News.
