Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
The Portugal international has been suffering from 'flu-like symptoms.
The no.7 hit a hat-trick in his last Premier League outing, against Tottenham, and helped Portugal qualify for the World Cup finals during the international break, appearing in wins against Turkey and North Macedonia.
"Unfortunately, he had some 'flu-like symptoms, which he showed yesterday" confirmed interim manager Ralf Rangnick. "Obviously, he should and would have played in the starting XI but he didn't feel well and couldn't train.
"Then the doctor went to see him at his house this morning to check again but he didn't feel any better and that's why, unfortunately, that's why he hasn't been able to play."
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