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Grieving Cristiano will not play for Manchester United tonight at fierce rivals Liverpool just 24 hours after announcing his newborn twin's tragic death

Manchester United have revealed Cristiano Ronaldo will not play any part in their Premier League clash with Liverpool tonight after the death of his newborn baby boy.

Ralf Rangnick's side face their rivals at Anfield on Tuesday evening, but United have confirmed the Portugal international is not available following his heartbreaking news.

There was no sign of Ronaldo at Carrington this morning has his team-mates arrived at the training base to prepare for this evening's game.

Manchester United will not have Cristiano Ronaldo available this evening's clash at Anfield
Cristiano Ronaldo announced in October that he was expecting twins with Georgina Rodriguez
A statement from the couple confirmed the death of their baby boy as 'the greatest pain'

The Manchester United star, 37, announced in October 2021 that he was expecting twins with his partner Georgina Rodriguez, 28.