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'Maybe he should go to Portugal every week!' said Ralf Rangnick after seeing Cristiano Ronaldo score a stunning hat-trick as Manchester United sank Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo caused a commotion last weekend when he flew home after being ruled out of the Manchester derby due to a hip flexor injury, sparking rumors that he was dissatisfied with his role as a substitute.

After just two days of training this week, the 37-year-old superstar came storming back to help United beat Spurs 3-2, reviving United's hopes of a top-four finish.

Rangnick said that managing Ronaldo is a "difficult," after previously claiming that he was unaware of the player's return to Spain.

'We were just joking, and maybe it makes sense to send him to Portugal for three days, then have him not train for two days, then have him back training on Thursday, if that's the way he performs,' United's interim manager added. That may be something we'll have to do for the rest of the season.

'He was on a similar level in training on Thursday, which is why I opted to play him from the start following that training session.'

'He made a difference, but not just because of the three goals.' That was his best effort on and off the field, at least since I arrived here.'

When asked about managing a player like Ronaldo, Rangnick replied, 'Yeah, it's a challenge.'

However, he shown today that he has the ability to play for a team like Manchester United.' We must work together if we want to be successful at the end of the season.

'He demonstrated that he is physically capable of doing so, but we must admit that he has not always been like that in recent weeks and months.'

Paul Pogba paid tribute to his teammate, who officially became FIFA's all-time greatest scorer with 807 goals, despite the fact that some of his opponents' totals are a little hazy.

'Ronaldo was fantastic,' Pogba remarked. ‘ There's no need to mention Cristiano because everyone knows who he is. That is exactly what he does. He missed the previous game, but he returns and scores three goals.

'He's never been a problem for me.' Our squad has the finest striker in history; he can't be an issue. He and the rest of the team gave a fantastic performance today.'

Tottenham drew level twice, thanks to a penalty from Harry Kane and an own goal from United captain Harry Maguire, but Spurs manager Antonio Conte agreed that Ronaldo was the difference between the two teams.

Tottenham equalised twice through Harry Kane’s penalty and an own-goal from United skipper Harry Maguire, but Spurs boss Antonio Conte admitted that Ronaldo was the difference between the two teams.

‘Don't forget that Cristiano and (Lionel) Messi are the two best players in the world in this era,’ said Conte.

‘Before it was (Diego) Maradona and Pele, but in this era it is Ronaldo and Messi. You have to know that when you play against this type of player, they are decisive.

‘I think honestly, without Ronaldo, for United it wasn't a good night.’

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