Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick addresses Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani issues amid Roy Keane claim
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester 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.
Ronaldo, 37, was driven home from training on Friday due to an issue with his hip flexor that ruled him out for two games against Aston Villa in January and did not train on Saturday.
Cavani, 35, has missed the last six games with a groin problem but had been declared fit by Rangnick on Friday. Cavani played one game in nine at the same stage last season, when the Manchester Evening News first revealed United's frustration at Cavani's tendency to declare himself unfit for games. Read more: United ratings vs City as two players dreadful United great Roy Keane suggested before kick-off 'there seems to be more to the Ronaldo story when a manager comes out and talks about a hip flexor' and his absence 'doesn't add up'. "I have to believe my medical department," Rangnick said. "Our doctor came to see me Friday morning before training and told me that Cristiano could not train because of some problems with his hip flexor and the same was true on Saturday and that's why he couldn't be a part of the squad." When asked about the infamously brittle Cavani, Rangnick replied: "What does it help if I tell you it is frustrating?
It is just a fact. If players tell the doctor and the medical department they are injured and cannot play I have to accept it.
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