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Premier League: This is why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't play for Manchester United against Leicester

Manchester United only managed to draw 1-1 at home against Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday. However,Cristiano Ronaldo was again not part of the Red Devils' roster.

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By martina alcheva

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United
© David S. Bustamante/Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United

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.

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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.

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