Cristiano Ronaldo declares himself fit to start Brighton in Manchester United's season opener
Daily MailCristiano Ronaldo has declared himself ready for Manchester United's opener against Brighton on Sunday, forcing Erik ten Hag in a major decision on whether to play the Portuguese star. Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself ready for Brighton with this post on his Instagram stories Erik ten Hag removed Ronaldo at half time during United's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano last weekend, to protect him in his first runout under his reign. Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a clear message about his availability on Sunday to Erik ten Hag Manchester United's new manager has a big call to make ahead of the club's season opener The situation is made more complicated by the injury to Anthony Martial. Cristiano only played 45 minutes of Man Utd's 1-1 friendly draw with Rayo Vallecano last week Anthony Martial has been ruled of out the Brighton game following a hamstring tear The Portuguese superstar has so failed in his bid to leave Man Utd this summer, with Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid all ruling out moves for the six-time Ballon d'Or winner.