Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has welcomed Cristiano Ronaldo back into the fold ahead of Thursday night’s Europa League clash against FC Sheriff.
That means Ten Hag now has an option to rest Marcus Rashford who started at the weekend.
Ronaldo is now back training with the first team after being forced to train alone since the incident that saw him axed from the squad that drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday.
Ronaldo has returned to first team training today. #mufc #mujournal pic.twitter.com/LVElySSjGi
— United Journal (@theutdjournal) October 25, 2022
It is understood that Ten Hag held crucial talks with Ronaldo before he was brought back into the fold. United fans will hope that this issue can be resolved as the 37-year-old could still have a big hand to play in the upcoming games, even in his reduced role.
Updates from journalists Chris Wheeler and Rob Dawson suggest Ten Hag’s meeting with Ronaldo today went well. The Dutchman wanted an apology from the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and he is in contention to play against FC Sheriff.
Ronaldo's return follows talks with manager Erik ten Hag at Carrington this morning. Ten Hag was keen to being Ronaldo back into the fold but first wanted to hear he was truly sorry for refusing to go on as a sub v Spurs last week and then leaving OT before full-time #mufc
— Chris Wheeler (@ChrisWheelerDM) October 25, 2022
Ten Hag and Ronaldo in “constant dialogue” since decision was made to drop him for Chelsea. Players given a day off yesterday but back in today. Ronaldo involved in training and in contention to play FC Sheriff. Ten Hag happy issue has been dealt with and keen to move on.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) October 25, 2022
An earlier report from the Manchester Evening News stated that the United squad was happy with how Ten Hag dealt with the difficult Ronaldo situation.
Let us know in the comments section if you think Ronaldo will start against Sheriff.
