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Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd hero Patrice Evra defends former team-mate amid calls for Ten Hag sale

Patrice Evra has leapt to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo amid questions over his impact since returning to Manchester United.

Ronaldo, 37, has not disappointed in front of goal in his second stint at Old Trafford, scoring 24 times in 38 appearances last season.

However, the Portuguese's return did not inspire United on the pitch, as a miserable sixth-place Premier League finish saw them miss out on Champions League qualification for 2022/23.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 18 goals in his second Manchester United stint
Evra says United would be in a worse state without him

Patrice Evra has defended Cristiano Ronaldo amid questions over his impact at Man United

Despite his impressive goal tally, many felt Ronaldo's lack of work off the ball and reluctancy to press cost United over the course of the campaign, which could be a concern for incoming head coach Erik ten Hag.