Cristiano Ronaldo‘s hamstring injury is “more serious” than first anticipated, Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus stated Friday, with the Portugal captain touring to Madrid to bear remedy.
Ronald limped off the pitch in Al Nassr’s 3-1 league win over Al Fayha final weekend.
Al Nassr didn’t present an actual timeline for the 41-year-old’s restoration.
Speaking forward of Saturday’s residence league recreation towards Neom SC, Jesus stated: “In the last game, Cristiano left with a muscle injury.
“After the exams he underwent, it turned clear that it’s a extra critical injury than we have been anticipating. He will want relaxation and restoration. Cristiano will journey to Spain for remedy, as will different gamers who have been injured.
“He will need treatment from his personal physiotherapist. We hope he will return soon to help the team.”
Ronaldo shall be hoping to recuperate in time for Portugal’s worldwide friendlies later this month.
Portugal tackle Mexico on the renovated Azteca stadium on March 28 earlier than going through the United States on March 31 in Atlanta in preparation for the World Cup.
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Ronaldo is third within the Saudi Pro League prime scorers’ desk. The Portugal captain has scored 21 instances, whereas English ahead Ivan Toney is prime of the scoring charts with 23 targets from 23 video games for Al Ahli.
Al Nassr are two factors away from Al Ahli on the prime of the Saudi Pro League.