Cristiano Ronaldo returns for United Tuesday September 13, 2005
Ronaldo back for United
Manchester United travelled to Spain for the Champions League clash with Villarreal with Cristiano Ronaldo in their party but without captain Roy Keane.
While Ronaldo has returned from compassionate leave and declared his availability for tomorrow night's Group B clash, Keane reported a slight hamstring strain in training and, with Sunday's Premiership trip to Liverpool looming, Sir Alex Ferguson opted not to risk his veteran skipper.
His absence means Alan Smith is almost certain to continue in central midfield as United look to open their European campaign with three points in what Ferguson believes will be the toughest fixture of a group which also includes Benfica and Lille.
Ronaldo's creativity was badly lacking in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday, although with Ryan Giggs and Park Ji-Sung also in Ferguson's squad, the Portuguese winger is by no means certain to start.
