Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for Manchester United’s clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday with a knee issue, according to reports.
All eyes will be on Ralf Rangnick with the new interim manager taking charge of his first game but he could be without the Portugal international.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored two goals in the 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Thursday as he reached the 800 career goals milestone.
But according to The Sun, Ronaldo injured his knee during the game and some United sources feel it came as a result of his iconic ‘SIUU’ celebration, which sees him jump high while spinning before landing with his hands down by his side.
Ronaldo delivered his trademark celebration to full effect after scoring from the penalty spot in the 70th minute of the huge clash.
The Portuguese attacker carried on playing through the pain until he was eventually replaced by Anthony Martial with just two minutes left as he walked awkwardly off the pitch.
Rangnick gave his first press conference as United manager on Friday and was asked how he plans to use the 36-year-old in his high-pressing team.
‘Having seen Cristiano against Arsenal in the second half at the age of 36, he is an amazing top professional,’ he said. ‘At his age, I’ve never seen a player who is still that physically fit. He’s still a player who can easily make the difference.
‘So yes, it’s about how we can develop the whole team, not only Cristiano. We play in the most competitive league in the world so we need all the players on board.
‘What I saw from Cristiano, he is more than willing to do that, to put his input into the team. His team-mates will have to do the same.’
