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Cristiano Ronaldo 'is a DOUBT for Man United's clash with Aston Villa after the Portuguese star picked up a thigh injury in training' leaving manager Ralf Rangnick sweating over his talisman's fitness ahead of their trip to Villa Park

Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for Manchester United's trip to Aston Villa on Saturday after he reportedly pulled out of training with a thigh problem.

Ralf Rangnick's Red Devils travel to Villa Park in the Premier League this weekend to take on Steven Gerrard's big-spending side.

According to The Sun, Ronaldo left United's training session at Carrington early on Thursday and went home after sustaining a thigh problem. The Portuguese forward was checked over by the club's medical team before heading back home.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for Manchester United's trip to Aston Villa on Saturday
Ronaldo left United's training session early on Thursday due to a thigh problem

The 36-year-old was forced to miss Monday's FA Cup win over Villa with a small muscular problem but said earlier this week he was aiming to resume training on Thursday.