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'He deserves to be sacked just for benching Ronaldo': Man United fans BLAST boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for dropping star for Everton clash - as Jermaine Jenas also questions decision because it gives Toffees a 'lift' Manchester United host Everton in the 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to rest talisman Cristiano Ronaldo despite his form Pundits Rio Ferdinand and Jermaine Jenas were split on his call to do so Vast majority of United fans were furious and made their opinion known online

By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline

Published: 12:30 BST, 2 October 2021 | Updated: 12:34 BST, 2 October 2021

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to drop returning hero Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench for the visit of Everton at Old Trafford has strongly divided opinion.

The United boss made the call to ease the minutes of the talisman, despite Ronaldo's return of five goals in five games since his emotional homecoming.

News of Ronaldo only making the bench for the visit of Rafa Benitez's in-form Everton has also been greeted poorly by the vast majority of supporters, who feel the club legend should be allowed to continue his blistering momentum.

The controversial decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo has divided opinion among fans

After hearing Solskjaer's team selection, former United star Rio Ferdinand could understand the logic.

He said in the BT Sport studio: 'You rest Ronaldo at times, he’d expect it at 36. National team games after this… he’s