Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Manchester United’s squad for the Europa League group game against Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday.
This was confirmed by United boss, Erik ten Hag, on Wednesday.
Ronaldo took part in United training on Tuesday for the first time since being dropped for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The 37-year-old was punished by Ten Hag for refusing to be brought on as a late substitute in last week’s 2-0 home win over Tottenham and for leaving Old Trafford early.
Ronaldo returned to Manchester United training on Tuesday following talks with Ten HagHowever, Ronaldo and Ten Hag have since been in constant dialogue and the United boss says the Portugal captain will be available to face Moldovan side Sheriff.
“Yes, Cristiano will be in the squad on Thursday,” Ten Hag said at his pre-match press conference.
“I think we said everything and answered all the questions. He was out for one game and now he is back in the squad as usual.
“It’s done. He’s back. Let’s focus on the game.”
Ronaldo back to Sporting?
Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Sporting Lisbon, has said “everybody” dreams of Cristiano Ronaldo‘s return to the club. But he believes it is unlikely to happen due to the Manchester United forward’s high wages.
The 37-year-old has been available on a free transfer since the summer. With United hoping another club will take on his £500,000-per-week wages, sources have told ESPN, but the club have only received interest from Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal.
“Ronaldo is a top player, he is a Manchester United player.
“Everybody at Sporting dreams of the return of Cristiano. He is a Manchester United player. I think he will be for a few [more] months.
“We don’t have the money to pay his wages,” Amorim said ahead of Sporting’s Champions League clash at Tottenham.