Manchester United have announced their starting line-up for the 2022/23 Premier League matchday 1 against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo remained on the bench. Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag explained why he did not put the Portuguese in the starting lineup.

"Ronaldo had a very short pre-season. He only started training last week and only played 45 minutes on the pitch in a friendly. He's not at the same fitness level as the rest of the team.

From the matches of the new season, we already see that football in the Premier League is hard and intense, with high pressure. So you need to be in good shape to go on the field.

Cristiano is working hard to get in shape. It will take some time, but that's okay, because he just recently started pre-season.

When can Ronaldo appear at the start? Will watch. I can't give an answer because it will depend on how fast he can progress. We will do everything to get the bbabo.net team in optimal shape as soon as possible," Ten Haga Metro quoted as saying.

Manchester United starting XI looks like this: David de Gea, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalo, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay, Fred, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho.

Recall that Ronaldo has been playing for Manchester United since 2021. His contract runs until 2023. Earlier media reported that the striker is close to leaving the club.

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