RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo His club Al Nasr announced on Tuesday that he has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner suffered the injury during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Al Faiha.
Al Nasr’s manager did not say how long the 41-year-old Portugal star will be out.
“He has started a rehabilitation program and will be evaluated on a daily basis,” the Saudi Pro League team said in a statement.
The extent of Ronaldo’s injury has not been made public. Al Nasr did not say whether it was a strain or tear, but coach Jorge Jesus suggested after the match against Al Faiha that it was a “muscle fatigue”.
A photo published on Al Nasr’s social media channels on Tuesday showed Ronaldo lifting weights in the team gym.
The five-time Champions League winners are preparing for their sixth Champions League appearance world cup This summer, when the United States, Mexico and Canada co-host the tournament.
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