Man Utd news: Resentment, a ‘teacher’s pet’, Cristiano Ronaldo one of 16 players facing uncertain futures - Paper Round

Resentment rife at Man Utd A punchy opening from Manchester Evening News claims “resentment remains rife” in the Manchester United dressing room as fringe players continue to question the team selection, an issue that was present under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and remains so with Ralf Rangnick in interim charge. Marcus Rashford is considering his future, Eric Bailly is frustrated by the continued presence of captain Harry Maguire in the side, while one player has described a team-mate as a ‘teacher’s pet’ over their constant selection as the fallout continues following the defeat to Manchester City.

Ad/> Paper Round’s view: There’s an assumption this teacher’s pet jibe could be aimed at Maguire from Bailly, or perhaps Diogo Dalot regarding Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Maybe even Jesse Lingard and Bruno Fernandes, but that is one of the more far-fetched guesses.

Either way, speculation is as rife as the resentment – all is not well at Old Trafford. Premier LeagueRashford considering Manchester United future — reports20 HOURS AGO ** Ronaldo flight surprises team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo only complained of an injury after learning he had been dropped to the bench for the City match, and then flew to Portugal instead of staying to watch the match – The Sun reports.

Rangnick stressed he knew of Ronaldo’s injury on Friday, but the United forward is said to have been stunned by the decision to make him an impact sub in the derby. Ronaldo believed he could have started, and he is now back in Portugal – having surprised his team-mates by shunning the derby to fly home – with a view to speeding up his recovery from the reported hip flexor injury.

The Sun also reports Ronaldo's future is in «serious doubt». /> Paper Round’s view: Gary Neville