Ronaldo's return Erik ten Hag gave little away when he was asked about the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo starting for Manchester United tonight, but the Dutchman would appear to have few other options.
He tried a false nine system last weekend that failed to offer any kind of threat and with Anthony Martial still out injured, United need a focal point in their attack in West London.
Ronaldo played 45 minutes against Rayo Vallecano two weeks ago and came off the bench for the final 37 minutes against Brighton on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. READ MORE: Ten Hag makes promise on United transfer window It was at the Brentford Community Stadium where Ronaldo produced his most petulant moment of last season, when he was withdrawn for Harry Maguire and proceeded to sit on the dugout steps arguing about the decision with Darren Fletcher and Ralf Rangnick.
This summer Ronaldo has made it plain he wants out of Old Trafford, but there is little Champions League interest in his signature.