Cristiano Ronaldo out of Manchester United's clash against Leicester City

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is out of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Leicester City through illness.

The 37-year-old didn’t report to The Lowry Hotel with the rest of the squad last night.

The Athletic report that Ronaldo will miss the crunch meeting with the Foxes as United look to make up ground on Arsenal and Tottenham in the race for the top four.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner helped Portugal qualify for the 2022 World Cup over the international break, featuring in both of their playoff wins against Turkey and North Macedonia.

Before the international break, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Tottenham to earn United a 3-2 win over Tottenham.

Ralf Rangnick’s side are currently down in sixth place in the Premier League table, four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal but having played a game more than the Gunners.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s Portugal teammate, Bruno Fernandes, has signed a new deal which keeps him at Old Trafford until 2026, with the option for another year.

Speaking after the contract extension, Fernandes said: ‘From the moment that I joined Manchester United, I have had a special relationship with the club and our amazing fans.

‘I grew up watching this team, dreaming of getting the chance to play here one day. That dream is now a reality and an honour.

‘Even after two years, it still feels amazing to step out at Old Trafford, to hear the fans sing my song and to score in front of the Stretford End. It is a true privilege to wear this shirt and to fight for our incredible club.

‘There is so much more that I want to achieve here, and I know that is the same for the rest of the squad and staff. More than anything, we want to give the fans the success that they deserve.

‘We have