Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand does not expect Cristiano Ronaldo to win his place in the team back right away.
After starting in United's 4-0 defeat at Brentford, Ronaldo was left out of the starting line-up as Erik ten Hag's side welcomed Liverpool to Old Trafford. The hosts didn't need him, though, opening up a two goal lead inside the first hour and only calling on last season's top scorer after Mohamed Salah pulled a goal back for their opponents late on.
Not only did manager Ten Hag leave Ronaldo out of the starting XI, but he turned to Anthony Martial from the bench before introducing the veteran. Next up for United is a trip to Southampton, and Ferdinand isn't expecting much - if anything - to change.