Cristiano Ronaldo 'can seem strangely insecure' about some team-mates at Manchester United, a report has claimed.
The report comes courtesy of The Athletic, who claim that Jadon Sancho has experienced 'the good and bad' of the Portuguese legend this season.
In addition, it is reported that some United players have felt pressurised to pass to Ronaldo during matches this campaign, despite there being better options available on the ball.
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The 37-year-old hasn't been able to hit the heights of his incredible career this season, netting just one goal in the Premier League.
And he was punished by Erik ten Hag after walking down the tunnel, as an unused substitute, before the end of United's 2-0 win over Tottenham in October.
But after not being included in the squad for the 1-1 draw against Chelsea, Ronaldo has since completed 90 minutes in four of the last five matches.
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He scored against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League, and also had numerous chances to score against West Ham in the Premier League.
Sancho out of England's World Cup squad, Ronaldo in Portugal squad
For Sancho, he has missed out on the England World Cup squad to travel to Qatar, while United team-mate Marcus Rashford, who has refound top form this season, has been included.
The former Borussia Dortmund star has two goals and one assist to his name in 10 league appearances this term.
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However, he has struggled to cement an automatic spot in Ten Hag's XI, and hasn't been able to replicate his stunning form at Dortmund, which saw him score 37 goals and provide 41 assists in three seasons.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, has been named in Portugal's World Cup squad, and will be their leading marksman at Qatar.
Sancho will hope that the post-World Cup run of fixtures allows him to get a consistent run of games, and form, under his belt, and once again challenge for international honours.
Ryan Smart