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Cristiano Ronaldo asserts himself and 'tells Ole Gunner Solskjaer he wants to start EVERY game' despite Manchester United boss defending his decision to rest the club's talisman in draw against Everton

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he wants to start every game.

Solskjaer was criticised for starting the Portuguese superstar on the bench for their 1-1 draw with Everton before the international break.

The Norwegian has defended his decision to rest Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting that Sir Alex Ferguson also left out his Manchester United stars at times.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he wants to start every game

But the Sun have reported that Ronaldo was disappointed for being left on the bench.

They said that a source from the club said Solskjaer presumed Ronaldo was tired after the Champions League game with Villarreal, so decided to rest him.