90min
·8 August 2022
90min
·8 August 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo's quest to return to full fitness continued with an appearance in Manchester United's 5-1 behind-closed-doors win against National League side Halifax Town.
The Portugal international spent most of pre-season in Portugal after requesting time off for personal reasons, missing the club's tour of Thailand and Australia.
He has also requested a move to a club competing in this season's Champions League, but he is short of suitors and time is running out to secure a transfer away this window.
Ronaldo came on as a second-half substitute in United's 2-1 loss at home to Brighton on Sunday, with midfielder Christian Eriksen starting up front instead. Erik ten Hag had previously insisted that the 37-year-old was not in fit enough shape to start against the Seagulls.
And the Daily Mail report that Ronaldo took part in a friendly at United's Carrington training ground on Monday, with a rather senior Red Devils side beating Halifax 5-1.
The likes of Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, James Garner, Anthony Elanga and Alejandro Garnacho also featured, while Tom Heaton started in goal.
Ronaldo is facing a race against time to be fit enough to start United's next Premier League game - a trip to Brentford on Saturday evening.
Ten Hag's men then welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford for their first real test of the new season.
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