Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been baffled by criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo, describing the Portuguese star as 'one of the best players that has ever walked the planet.'
Manchester United's box office summer signing has been criticised in some quarters for a perceived lack of work rate tracking back from his centre forward position to help defensively.
But the 36-year-old has also scored nine goals since his return to Old Trafford, including a potentially priceless late equaliser against Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo's late equaliser against Atalanta kept United on course in Europe
And Solskjaer will once again be looking to Ronaldo to supply the inspiration when they host rivals Manchester City in the derby on Saturday lunchtime.