Gary Neville has told Manchester United why they shouldn't worry about Cristiano Ronaldo saga

26.07.2022 - 18:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Manchester United fans are all wondering what the future holds for Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portuguese ace was pictured at Carrington on Tuesday. Due to family reasons, the 37-year-old was not with the squad on their tour of Thailand and Australia and as such has yet to work under Erik ten Hag.

Despite Ten Hag's best attempts to address the saga, there is still a lack of clarity on the situation and with less than two weeks to go until the start of the new season, both parties will want to find a resolution quickly.

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United play Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano this weekend. This could be a vital opportunity for Ronaldo to get some much-needed game time ahead of the new season as the Dutch manager tries to figure out his best XI.

For most footballers, a lack of pre-season training is an alarming start to the new season - let alone for a 37-year-old. But even in the twilight of his career, Ronaldo's fitness levels are far superior to most of his teammates' and this should be one of the things that fans don't need to be anxious over.

These thoughts are echoed by United legend Gary Neville. Speaking to Sky Sports after United's 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford last season, Neville praised Ronaldo for his commitment and professionalism.

He said: "He still continues - his persistence, his determination to score goals is absolutely incredible. You can't speak highly enough of him.

"Ronaldo is a phenomenon. He's achieved everything and more in the game, his professionalism is beyond anything you could ever wish for, really. He's a sensation, an absolute sensation".

These comments should put fans at ease regarding