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Dan Brown

Wayne Rooney sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo over lack of Manchester United game time

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has urged ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient at Old Trafford after a difficult start to the season.

Ronaldo has only started one Premier League match for Erik ten Hag's side this term, with the 37-year-old being utilised as an impact substitute in the majority of his appearances.

Ten Hag opted to leave Ronaldo on the bench during the 6-3 defeat by Manchester City in the derby last weekend, despite making five substitutions. The Real Madrid legend has only scored one goal for United this season, which came from the spot in the Europa League win over FC Sheriff.

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