Man Utd forward Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Leicester City clash due to illness

Ronaldo has made 32 appearances in all competitions

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss Manchester United’s match against Leicester City on Saturday due to illness, as reported by The Athletic. The 37-year-old, who has bagged 18 goals for the Red Devils this season, scored a hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur in his last match for United. https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1509863397248012290 The Portuguese international has made 32 appearances in all competitions for the Premier League outfit since returning from Juventus in the summer.

Portugal secure World Cup spot

Ronaldo featured for Portugal over the international break, playing in both matches as they secured their spot at the World Cup in Qatar later this year through the play-offs. Fernando Santos's side defeated Turkey 3-1 at the semi-final stage last Thursday, before cruising past North Macedonia 2-0 on Tuesday night. United will also be without Edinson Cavani for the home clash against the Foxes, who picked up an injury during the international break while away with Uruguay. Related links:

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