There have been talks here and there over Christiano's fate with an incoming manager who sets his team up to press high. This system calls for a higher work rate from forwards who are expected to defend from the front.

At 36 and soon to be 37, Christiano is no more the young lad terrorizing premier league defenders with direct running and he has since adapted his game to meet the dictate of his body and goals.

It is a general assumption that the 5 times balon dior winner will be Ragnick's first casualty. However, upon deeper look into how Ronaldo loves to play, he is set to be the biggest beneficiary.

Throughout his career, he has never been a striker who fancies deep defensive lines. While he had the energy and pace to excell in counter attacks which Manchester united exploited to destroy many of their opponents, the club under Sir Alex Ferguson was not a defensive team that relies on counter attacks.

Ronaldo's time at Real Madrid saw him clash with Jose Mourinho's safety first policy that often see the coach sitting deep against better opposition. Ronaldo have always been vocal on the pitch directing players behind him to press higher.

Ronaldo if not isolated upfront will not have too much to do and it will guarantee him more touches that bring goals.

Manchester United lacks control of games that Ronaldo benefited from during his time in Real Madrid. When a team controls the game while collectively pressing higher up, they have the time and opportunities that come begging.

The is where Ronaldo thrives. He will therefore be the biggest asset to the coach upfront.

I remember Ronaldo when he was younger at man utd.... his deep runs from midfield made me fall in love with man utd.