Manchester United players return amid Cristiano Ronaldo absence
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAlmost every Manchester United international player has reported back for pre-season training after their summer break. Several internationals were on duty in Nations League matches, junior qualifiers and friendlies in June, which delayed their return by a week.
Players are entitled to a minimum three-week summer break after participating for their national team. Last week, Alejandro Garnacho returned 17 days after his final appearance for Argentina Under-20s in the Toulon Tournament. Also read: Ronaldo won't report for training at United Scott McTominay, James Garner, Fred, Alex Telles, Hannibal Mejbri, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot.
Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Facundo Pellistri, Eric Bailly and Anthony Elanga all reported for pre-season on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo has not turned up due to "family reasons" two days after it was reported he has asked to leave United.
United have accepted Ronaldo's explanation for his absence and remain adamant the 37-year-old is not for sale. United fly to Bangkok for the start of their pre-season tour on Friday and it is unclear whether Ronaldo will be available.
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