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Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to return to action when Manchester United take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday night.
The Portuguese star, 36, was forced to miss Monday's FA Cup win over Villa with a small muscular problem but is aiming to resume training on Thursday ahead of the weekend.
Ronaldo told Premier League Productions: 'I'm good. I just have a little touch but, you know, it's part of my work.
Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to return to action for Manchester United after a small muscle injury
The Portuguese star missed Monday night's FA Cup third round win over Aston Villa
'You know, we have to feel some pain sometimes. It's nothing big and I hope to be good soon.'
Asked if he will make the Villa game at Old Trafford, he said: 'I hope so. We will try on Thursday. I will try to train as normal.
'Let's see how the body reacts. Fingers crossed. I'm confident.'
Monday night's 1-0 win, which set up a home fourth round tie against
