Why Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t in the Manchester United team vs Burnley

Ralf Rangnick has disclosed that he chose Edinson Cavani over Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United’s next match against Burnley because he believes the Uruguayan is more suited to the demands of the Clarets.

After playing 120 minutes in United’s FA Cup fourth-round match against Middlesbrough on Friday night, Ronaldo has been dropped, but Rangnick claims the decision was tactical rather than a rest.

Rangnick has watched games at Turf Moor and expects a physical battle tonight, which is why Cavani has been given the nod in attack. The 37-year-old scored against Burnley when United won 3-1 at Turf Moor last month, but Rangnick has watched games at Turf Moor and expects a physical battle tonight, which is why Cavani has been given the nod in attack.

“After playing Burnley a few of weeks ago and watching quite a few games here at Turf Moor, we knew it would take a lot of running, chasing balls, and fighting for second balls in the early stages, so I opted to start with Edi since this kind of profile suited him,” Rangnick told MUTV.

Rangnick made two changes to the side, one of which was the absence of Ronaldo, with David de Gea replacing Dean Henderson. Jesse Lingard is back on the bench after missing the penalty shootout loss to Middlesbrough on Friday.

United squandered a hat trick of chances against the Championship side, and Rangnick knows his team will have to be more clinical tonight against a defence known for its tenacity.

“Will we be given that many opportunities? I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t get many, even if it’s only half. We need to be more clinical; the tram’s translation of the game plan onto the pitch was practically flawless, but we need to be clinical and finish those opportunities “he stated

“I’m not surprised; this has been the weather pattern [since I arrived]. The conditions are how they are, and they are the same for both teams; we must be prepared for a true struggle and a fight “he stated