Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to start the curtain-raiser to Manchester United 's new Premier League season on the bench.
The Portuguese superstar has been attempting to force though a departure from the Red Devils for much of the summer window. So far, he has been unable to find a new club, with United also unwilling to let him leave Old Trafford just a year into his second spell in Manchester.
His attempts to leave saw him miss the pre-season tour of Asia and Australia earlier this summer. In fact, his first appearance under new boss Erik ten Hag only came on Sunday as he was hauled off at half-time of their draw with Rayo Vallecano.
