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Robert Hynes

What Roy Keane actually said to Cristiano Ronaldo as mics pick-up cheeky comment

Cristiano Ronaldo greeted both Gary Neville and Roy Keane ahead of Manchester United's clash with Liverpool, but he blanked Jamie Carragher.

The Portuguese superstar started the game on the bench as Erik ten Hag made four changes to his starting XI for the team, which paid off as United won 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Fred were also demoted to the bench following last weekend's 4-0 loss to Brentford.

READ MORE: Hugs and handshakes aplenty for Roy Keane as Manchester United beat Liverpool

Ten Hag's decision to start Ronaldo on the bench dominated much of the pre-match talk, with Keane commenting on it as the 37-year-old made his way over to where the Sky Sports pundits were standing.

He exchanged a few words with Keane, with their brief conversation being picked up by the nearby microphones.

Ronaldo, seemingly referencing Keane's sun tan, said: "Where have you been?"

Cristiano Ronaldo speaks to Roy Keane (Getty Images)

Keane made no reference to that comment, instead choosing to question Ten Hag's decision to start him on the bench, saying: "On the bench?" Ronaldo replied: "What do you want me to do?"

The conversation continued, with Keane saying: "Be in the team." Ronaldo, while walking away, responded by saying: "I know."

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