Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United squad for Champions League opener at Young Boys

Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford and Dean Henderson were among those missing in a 22-man travelling party

Simon Peach
Monday 13 September 2021 12:09 BST
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United (AFP via Getty Images)

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the squad for Manchester United’s Champions League opener against Young Boys in Switzerland.

Having scored a brace on his second debut in Saturday’s 4-1 win against Newcastle, the 36-year-old was included in the 22-man squad heading to Bern for Tuesday’s Group F clash.

Ronaldo’s last Champions League match for United was the 2009 final loss to Barcelona in Rome.

Edinson Cavani again misses out with a knock and Dean Henderson is absent as he continues his recovery from Covid-19.

Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay, Alex Telles and Phil Jones were also absent, with youngsters Anthony Elanga and Matej Kovar included.

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