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Roy Keane insists it is a “dangerous conversation” to suggest Manchester United are a better team without Cristiano Ronaldo.
United manager Ralf Rangnick revealed the Portuguese superstar was unavailable for his side’s trip to the Etihad to face fierce rivals Manchester City on Sunday.
The German declared that the 37-year-old sustained a hip flexor injury on Friday and wasn’t able to train ahead of the Manchester derby, thus forcing him to miss the crucial clash.
However, former Red Devils captain Keane, who earlier claimed something “doesn’t add up” with regards to Ronaldo’s absence, fired a warning to those insisting United are a better team without the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane declared: “I think it’s a dangerous conversation when you’re talking about ‘it’s good Ronaldo is not available’ or whatever the reasons are – whether he’s injured or whatever.
“I still think you’d want Ronaldo in your team.
“Of course, with counter-attack the most important thing is the pace, but to say that it might be a plus that Ronaldo isn’t available, I don’t accept that.”
The Irishman was embroiled in a heated exchange with fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher earlier in the campaign after the former Liverpool defender questioned United’s decision to re-sign Ronaldo.
