Martial to protect “Ronaldo” without causing problems in the Man Utd hole.

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Anthony Martial has defended Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting the striker did not cause problems at Manchester United as has been reported

. The best and the worst at Old Trafford since returning from Juventus last summer. He has scored 18 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions. The 37-year-old striker is said to have caused tensions in the Red Devils, which has sparked divisions with both his team-mates and manager. Ralph Rangnick,

however, insists the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is a top professional and has never caused any trouble in the squad.

While Ronaldo has continued to be prolific, netting 18 goals in 31 appearances this season, there have been some question marks over his role in the side and affect on the rest of the players.

.Among the best players in football history, we all love him,” he told the ufabet .

“There are a lot of things that are being discussed in the media that are not true. I’m in the dressing room and I know what’s going on.”

Martial, who returns to England on Thursday to take on West Ham in the last 16 of the Europa League, also suggested he would not be turning his Sevilla loan into a permanent stay and says United are fully aware he wants a transfer this summer.

Martial is currently on loan with Sevilla, with the speculation that he will only play in Spain until this summer.