In the 28th round of the Premier League, Manchester United away to Manchester City. Before the game, the Red Devils' starting list was announced, C Ronaldo was absent, and coach Ronnick also disclosed the specific reasons.
Since entering 2022, Ronaldo has made 10 appearances in all competitions and scored only 1 goal, and whether this time it can break out in the Manchester Derby is the focus of great concern in the industry and the market.
However, yesterday, according to the Manchester Evening News, C Ronaldo did not stay at the Laurie Hotel before the game, and may not be able to compete. Manchester United officials used him and Marcus Rashford as the protagonists in the trailer poster, which once made people think that the president would still play.
However, the online media "Athletic" took the lead in disclosing today that C Ronaldo will be absent from the derby due to injury! An hour before the start of the game, Manchester United officially announced the big list, C Ronaldo neither started nor was on the bench, confirming the absence!
As for the specific reason for Ronaldo's absence, Manchester United manager Ronnick explained that he had a problem with his gluteal flexors and that he was absent in January because of this injury. Also missing out on the Manchester Derby were Cavani, Varane and Luke Shaw, the latter two of whom were diagnosed with COVID-19.
Marcus Rashford was a substitute, with Ronnick only able to drain the attacking line of Elanga, Sancho, B Fee and Pogba.