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Sensational Ron claims rock Old Trafford core

Cristiano Ronaldo called for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire to be “DEMOTED” to the bench and labelled the centre-back “part of the problem”, according to reports.

The 37-year-old’s return to Old Trafford has not gone to plan and tensions grew last season as United crossed the finish line in sixth position – missing out on Champions League football.

And details have emerged surrounding Ronaldo’s demands as the team faltered in February.

According to sensational reports in The Athletic, Ronaldo made line-up suggestions and stated who he felt was his ideal strike partner.

It has also been claimed Ronaldo and a cohort of senior players, including ex-United ace Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane approached then interim manager Ralf Rangnick to discuss these issues.

However, club captain Maguire was NOT present and in the meeting with Rangnick, Ronaldo called on the England centre-back to be DEMOTED to the bench.