Cristiano Ronaldo gave a strong hint that he will feature for Manchester United against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, August 7.
Today’s the day.
Our 2022/23 #PL campaign starts now! 👊🔴#MUFC || #MUNBHA
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 7, 2022
The 2022–23 Manchester United season kicks off at Old Trafford against an uncertain Brighton, with Ten Hag aiming for all three points in his debut league game as the club’s manager.
Fans have been left wondering whether Ronaldo will play the game, particularly since he shocked the club with a transfer bombshell a few weeks ago.
On Saturday, August 6, Ronaldo took to Instagram to gently respond to that query. He posted a picture of himself wearing Manchester United gear with the caption “Ready.”
Cristiano Ronaldo on Instagram with a strong indication he could start tomorrow vs Brighton. pic.twitter.com/wEs55hi4E3
— Rene_Otinga (@r_otinga) August 6, 2022
Can Ronaldo Start For United On Sunday?
Anthony Martial, who sustained a hamstring setback and will be sidelined for a few days.
This means Man United will be without their inform forward today.
Martial was influential for the English club in preseason scoring in every game he featured in. He ended the preseason as joint top scorer with Jadon Sancho.
Despite the fact that Ronaldo, 37, has only played 45 minutes of preseason football, Ten Hag can choose to start him against Brighton in the league due to the in-form Martial’s absence.
Ronaldo only recently returned to training with United, having missed the entirety of their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia due to a family matter.
The Portuguese played only 45 minutes against Rayo Vallecano before departing the field early after being substituted for Amad at halftime.
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Ronaldo appeared stiff in that match, but The Mirror claims he has been “flying” in training since then.
In spite of his tardiness, it is said that the 37-year-old assured Ten Hag he was prepared to participate in the game at Old Trafford.
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