RALF RANGNICK SAID he didn’t not want to waste time on Cristiano Ronaldo’s hissy-fit to Portugal as he prepares for a massive clash with Spurs in the race for the top four.

Ronaldo flew to Portugal last weekend rather than stay and support his teammates in the Manchester derby at The Etihad.

The 37-year-old veteran had been told ahead of the game that he would not be in the starting line-up and then developed a hip problem.

Manchester United boss Rangnick was not aware that he had subsequently flown out of the country.

But asked about it Rangnick said: “No, it doesn't make sense to look back on what happened the last six or seven days, what is important is what happens tomorrow, not to go through all this.

“I haven't asked him if he's happy at Manchester at this club but he's fit again. He resumed training yesterday and we shall see which formation we will line up with against Tottenham.”

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Ronaldo went through a full training session on Thursday and today.

Edinson Cavani who has recovered from a groin problem has also been in full training and is available having been sidelined with a groin injury.

United fell out the top four last weekend and now stand a point off Arsenal who are holding onto that last Champions League qualifying spot.

Mikel Arteta’s men also have three games in hand on United.

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Both West Ham and Spurs are two points further back on United but Antonio Conte’s have two games in hand on the Red Devils.

It could prove to be a defining few days in United’s season with the visit of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League as well on Tuesday.

United battled out a 1-1 draw in Spain in the first leg of their last 16 knockout tie.

Rangnick said: “We are fully aware about the importance of tomorrow's game and the game on Tuesday.

“We had a good week of training, the players are fully aware, the focus was there, the togetherness was there in the training session.

“There are still 10 games to play and we are fully aware we have to look after ourselves and not drop any more points.”

United will be without Luke Shaw again as he is still testing positive for Covid while Scott McTominay is likely to miss the game with a calf problem.

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