TAfter their recent victory, the outlook against Al Nasr is bittersweet. Coach Jorge Jesus’ team returned to the top of the league with a 3-1 come-from-behind victory over Al Feija, but one concern is the health of captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
CR7’s situation has set off alarm bells because, although the 41-year-old is in great form, an injury could be even more serious and could derail him, not just his team, but Portugal’s national team ahead of the World Cup.
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Jorge Jesus talks about Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury
The alarm sounded around the 80th minute, just after Al Nasr had taken the lead, and Ronaldo was forced to leave the field after becoming visibly uncomfortable. Moments later, he was seen on the bench with an ice pack on his hamstring.
After the final whistle, manager Jorge Jesus spoke to the media and clarified the status of the 41-year-old striker. The initial problem turned out to be muscle fatigue, the coach said.
Ronaldo is suffering from muscle fatigue and medical staff will urgently carry out the necessary tests to determine his condition.
“The competition in the league is fierce and every team is highly competitive, so we have to keep winning and maintain our advantage,” added Jorge Jesus.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s physical problems
The substitution is not an unusual incident, as the Portuguese also had to be sent off an hour before the match against Al Najma in midweek. With the title race at its most crucial stage, the coaching staff will be hoping the test results will rule out an injury serious enough to keep him out of action as he bids to win his first league title in Saudi Arabia.
There are also concerns about the upcoming World Cup, which will be Ronaldo’s last, and if there’s one thing a player wouldn’t want to do is miss out on soccer’s biggest event, where he hopes to win the coveted title.
