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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘begs Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick to play two up top after feeling isolated in current tactical setup’

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CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly asked Ralf Rangnick to play two up front due to him feeling ‘isolated’ in Manchester United’s current tactical set-up.

Despite ending his goal drought last week against Brighton – to take his tally to 15 for the season – his frustration continues to grow.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly asked for Man Utd to play two up frontCredit: Rex
The legend allegedly voiced his opinion to Ralf Rangnick in a meeting earlier this monthCredit: Reuters

He has now scored just once in his last eight games in Rangnick’s new 4-2-3-1 formation after his favoured 4-2-2-2 one failed to work at United.

The Portuguese legend, 37, only had one touch inside Atletico Madrid’s box in the 1-1 Champions League draw on Wednesday.

Now The Athletic are claiming that Ronaldo and fellow senior squad members met with the interim boss to discuss the side’s plight following the home draw with Southampton earlier this month.

And they state that the former Real Madrid and Juventus forward was the most vocal, even suggesting a change in system in order to end his barren run.

United did introduce a two-man attack for the 3-0 win over Tottenham back in October under ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

And that led to both Edinson Cavani and Ronaldo both finding the net.

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But Manchester City strolled to victory over them a few weeks later against that system.

Rangnick then partnered Ronaldo with Marcus Rashford in a 4-2-2-2 formation for his first game in charge which resulted in a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace but a loss to Wolves in January led to a 4-2-3-1 return.

They have stuck with that system since – but it is failing to get the best out of Ronaldo.

However, Rangnick’s options are currently limited with regards to selecting a partner for him.

Rashford is struggling for form while Cavani is battling a groin injury and Mason Greenwood remains banished amid allegations of rape and GBH.

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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