[시사포커스 / 이근우 기자] Cristiano Ronaldo (37, Manchester United) has evolved a feud with the club.
The British media ‘Manchester Evening News’ reported on the 10th (Korean time), “Ronaldo responded to rumors about leaving Manchester United through his personal social media. Ronaldo was absent from the match against Manchester City on the 7th and is currently recovering after returning to Manchester United training ground Carrington.
Earlier, manager Ralph Langnick mentioned that Ronaldo had been removed from the Manchester City roster when he announced that he had suffered a hip injury. However, the British media ‘The Athletic’ reported that Ronaldo left England and left for Portugal.
According to the media, the Manchester United squad were shocked by the news of Ronaldo’s departure from local rivals Manchester City, and rumors of a feud with manager Rangnick rekindled. Former Manchester United legend and football commentator Roy Kind has also questioned the news of Ronaldo’s injury.
However, Ronaldo appears to have returned to Carrington and is recovering from his injury. Ronaldo posted a picture of him rehabilitating at the training ground via Instagram, saying, “I am committed to a speedy recovery. He wants to come back on the pitch and help the team.”
On the other hand, Manchester United lost 1-4 to Manchester City on the 7th, and in the 2021-22 season, the English Premier League recorded 13 wins, 8 draws, 7 losses, and 47 points, and moved down to fifth place. Tottenham Hotspur, scheduled for the 13th, have played two fewer games than United, and if they lose, the standings are expected to change significantly.
