Former Manchester United star Mikael Silvestre has sent a clear message to the club’s manager, Erik ten Hag, urging him to give Cristiano Ronaldo more minutes.

Silvestre wants Ten Hag to keep Ronaldo happy and fit at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo has been mostly limited to substitute appearances under Ten Hag in the Premier League.

“I think Cristiano [Ronaldo] can add to the team,” Silvestre told Bettingexpert.

“Whether it is the Premier League, the Europa League, or when the cups start, when you score 20 goals or more from one season to another. He has not yet turned five years old.

“He might be less mobile than others, like Marcus Rashford, for example, but top clubs need top strikers."

“It is important that he plays as much as possible and that he is available for the team."

“After that, the manager needs to find the balance to keep everybody fit, focused, and happy."

“And that is why it is complicated because I am on the bench." "Nobody likes it, that is for sure.”