Cristiano Ronaldo spotted giving David de Gea advice in Manchester United vs Atletico draw

Speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo did not miss Sunday's derby day defeat to Manchester City due to injury has grown after it was discovered that his sister liked a post claiming he had been dropped for tactical reasons.

Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, look away. Manchester United’s fans made their feelings abundantly clear following their side’s derby defeat on Sunday.

Manchester United's players have singled out one of their team-mates as a 'teacher's pet' due to their regular starting spot.

Manchester United after being left out of the starting XI to face Manchester City.The 24-year-old was named amongst the substitutes on Sunday as United slumped to a 4-1 defeat away to their local rivals.Anthony Elanga started ahead of Rashford as Ralf Rangnick opted to use Bruno Fernandes as a 'false nine' rather than play the England international as a striker.The Manchester Evening News now report that Rashford is considering his long-term future at the club, due to concerns a lack of game time and poor form could hamper his England career.Rashford has not played for the Three Lions since the final of the Euros in July, having first been sidelined with a shoulder injury before being left out in November.He will be keen to regain his place in Gareth Southgate's squad ahead of the World Cup in Qatar at the end of this year.Sources told the Manchester Evening News that Rashford has been training well and is in good spirits despite his frustrations over playing time.Rashford has started just two of United's last 11 league matches, with only 14 starts across all competitions overall this season.Should Marcus Rashford leave Manchester United in the summer? Let us know in the comments section below.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Manchester United might have to contend with an unhappy Marcus Rashford this summer, who is looking to leave.The England international is said to be considering his options ahead of the transfer window and has grown concerned with life under Ralf Rangnick.Though the German coach will leave his interim role as manager at Old Trafford at the end of the season, the Guardian report that Rashford has fallen down the pecking order.Anthony Elanga is now a preferred option to the 24-year-old, while Jadon Sancho now comfortably owns a spot in the starting XI.But where could Rashford end up in the summer if he does leave United?Perhaps the most favourable destination for Rashford would be Arsenal, a club that appear to be on the up under Mikel Arteta and are desperate for a striker.The Gunners have been in fine form in recent weeks and are the most likely to finish in the top four from the rest of the teams below Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.Arteta has made signing a forward a priority in the summer, though Rashford is seen more of a winger these days, but Arsenal’s fluid frontline would be suitable for a player that likes to drift in from out wide.There is plenty of speculation that there could be some changes to Chelsea’s attack this summer with Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku all linked with moves away.The Blues are blessed with plenty of striking options but could see Rashford as an ideal replacement for anyone that is thinking of leaving Stamford Bridge.However, whether Thomas Tuchel can promise the United ace the game-time he would demand is another matter with the German fond of rotating his options.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant

Resentment remains rife in the Manchester United dressing room over the selection strategy that has affected a number of players.

Manchester United’s dreadful derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday reportedly left his team-mates ‘surprised’.The Portuguese superstar missed the Manchester derby with a hip flexor injury, with the Red Devils going on to be smashed by their fierce rivals. It was an embarrassing performance from Ralf Rangnick’s side, with the German admitting after the game that he had no idea when Ronaldo would return from the sidelines.

Goalkeeper David de Gea has sent a powerful message to Manchester United's supporters following Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City, becoming the first United player to break his silence on social media since the game in the process.

Former midfielder Roy Keane has suggested that Manchester United's players are not giving their all for Ralf Rangnick due to his status as interim manager.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick insists he has no reason to dispute the cause behind Cristiano Ronaldo's absence for the 4-1 thrashing by City and insisted it would be unhelpful to be 'frustrated' by the continued absence of Edinson Cavani.

Gary Neville has labelled Manchester United's display at Manchester City as 'disgraceful' after a 4-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.

Harry Maguire was hammered for the part he played in Manchester City's second goal against Manchester United on Sunday - with many saying he 'turned his back' on the danger.The United skipper and England international has come under fire for his performances under Ralf Rangnick, with many thinking he would be dropped for the derby.Having been picked to start alongside Victor Lindelof as Raphael Varane tested positive for Covid, it didn't take long for Kevin De Bruyne to score the opener.With that strike going through the legs of Maguire and past David de Gea, the central defender was again at fault following Jadon Sancho's equaliser. Following Phil Foden's fine run and strike at goal, Maguire was left with his back to the ball after it was parried by his colleague - Bernardo Silva had a shot of his own before De Bruyne fired home.One Twitter user said of Maguire after watching the footage back: "Mental how bad that is."With a second saying: "I don't understand what he is doing??"And a third agreeing: "How’s he not clearing that…"Should Manchester United change their captain? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionRoy Keane was just as annoyed at the United defence, saying at the break: "It’s sloppy, too casual at the back (on De Bruyne’s second goal)."Aaron Wan-Bissaka not going to win the header, Anthony Elanga too casual, it’s frustrating because United have done some decent stuff."But the concentration and intensity for the two goals has not been good enough."United went on to concede twice through Riyad Mahrez in the second-half, with Maguire booked as United flopped to a damaging 4-1 defeat.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed that Edinson Cavani ruled himself out of selection for the Manchester Derby despite being fit for training last week. The striker was not in the squad for the Red Devil''s short trip to the Etihad, even though Rangnick had indicated that he would be fit for the crucial game against Manchester City.

Manchester United fans have fumed at Alex Telles for appearing to point and blame his own mistake for Manchester City's opener.Kevin De Bruyne made quick work of the Red Devils' defence when he fired City ahead within five minutes.The goal came down City's left-hand side, dragging United's defence out-wide, and Telles failed to pick up an onrushing De Bruyne.The Belgian calmly slotted the ball past David De Gea to give the blue half of Manchester's first blood in the derby.And United fans have fumed at the full-back for switching off so early on into the game.One fan fumed: "Alex Telles wow. So obvious when full-backs have become full-backs purely because of their attacking quality and have absolutely no defensive instincts.""Would have been nice of Telles to mark De Bruyne instead of pointing at him," a second added.While a third said: "Alex Telles is an abomination of a left-back.

Phil Foden sent Victor Lindelof back to Sweden with his absurd first touch in the build-up to Manchester Cit y's second goal against Manchester United on Sunday.City gained the advantage early on in the contest through Kevin De Bruyne.But United hit back through Jadon Sancho on 22 minutes. Pep Guardiola's side then went back in front once more after De Bruyne took control in the box to fire past a helpless David de Gea.

Manchester City fans have been reacting with glee after Kevin De Bruyne gave them an early lead in the derby against Manchester United.

Manchester United made the worst possible start to this afternoon's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, falling behind inside just five minutes.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence could help the side beat Manchester City.Ronaldo is not in the matchday squad for the widely-anticipated Manchester Derby owing to injury, according to reports.And despite him being the club’s top goal soccer this season, Neville feels that him not being there is “not a huge loss.”The Sky Sports pundit is normally a huge fan of the superstar - but in this instance, against Pep Guardiola’s club who like to dominate possession, Neville feels as though Ronaldo is better served out the side anyway.

Gary Neville has admitted he has doubts over whether Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino are suitable for Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped for the game against Manchester City for tactical reasons, according to reports. The Manchester United player is not part of Ralf Rangnick ’s side for the game at the Eithad, with many reports suggesting that he has been ruled out of the game through injury.

Manchester United before joining Spanish giants Real Madrid, and the Portuguese star was known for cutting in from the left to devastating effect.But Ronaldo was asked to become a centre-forward at Juventus, and despite adopting the no.9 role at United during his second stint, he didn't like the idea of being a regular starter in a central role.That's according to Maurizio Sarri, who perhaps got the best season out of Ronaldo while he was at Juevntus, after making the mega-move from Madrid in 2018.But the Italian revealed that Ronaldo refused to play centre-forward, and believes that it may be contributing to his goal drought at United as he is a natural out wide.Sarri was asked by Sky Italia if Ronaldo refused to play as a striker under him at Juventus, and the current Lazio coach said: "Cristiano scored more Serie A goals in his season with me than any other.What is Cristiano Ronaldo's best position at Manchester United? Comment below."He was prepared to play centre-forward in a few games when we had an emergency situation, but he didn’t much like the idea of doing it regularly."In those situations, you end up challenging the certainties that the player has. Ronaldo scored 35-40 goals per season by starting from that wider position, so for him it was an almost absurd request.