Published 16:56 IST, October 6th 2022

UEFA Europa League: Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Manchester United vs Omonia?

After a disappointing 6-3 loss to Manchester City, Manchester United are all set to take on Omonia in their third game of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Reported by: Vidit Dhawan
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After a disappointing 6-3 defeat against arch-rivals Manchester City on Sunday, Premier League giants Manchester United are all set to take on Omonia in ir third game of UEFA Europa League on Thursday. match will begin live at 10:15 PM IST on October 6, from  Tsirio Stium in Limassol, ‎Cyprus.

With Red Devils currently level on points (3) in Group E with third-placed Sheriff, y will hope to win this game against Omonia to ease off pressure moving into later sts of group matches. If Erik ten Hag's are to win ir upcoming match y will need ir best players on pitch. With that in mind, here is a look at wher Cristia Ronaldo is playing against Omonia or t.

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Is Cristia Ronaldo playing against Omonia?

Ahe of Manchester United's UEFA Europa League game against Omonia, Cristia Ronaldo t only looked in good spirits during training session but he also performed some brilliant trickery as seen in video below. With Portuguese international all fired up and fit to play, he is likely to start against Omonia on Thursday.

However, it is pertinent to te that 37-year-old seemingly has fallen out of favour at club under new manr Erik ten Hag. That seemed evident during Red Devils' game against Manchester City when Ronaldo was t even brought on in second half although club were 4-0 down at half-time.

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Dutch coach's decision undoubtedly raised eyebrows among many because of five-time Ballon d'Or winner's stature, and as a result, he was unsurprisingly asked several questions regarding Ronaldo's future at club during his pre-match press conference. In response, Ten Hag said, "

"I can't see that relation, that he's t coming on when we are 4-0 down, 5-1 down, 6-1 down and I don't bring him on out of respect. It's thing to do with what's happening for future, what's happening for January or next year. 

I don't see he is unhappy. He's happy, he is training well. He's enjoying it and I think everyone is training well. It is a good spirit and vibe in training so that's t point but it's important because it is a base to work well."

16:55 IST, October 6th 2022