The Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the call for selection of Portugal for the friendlies against Mexico and the United Statesdue to an injury suffered at the end of February.
The current Al Nassr player has had hamstring discomfort since February 28, when he was injured during a match in the Saudi championship.
Roberto Martínez confirms the absence of CR7
The Portuguese coach, Roberto Martínez, had already announced that the Portuguese captain was suffering from a “slight injury”, although at that time he had not confirmed whether he would be out permanently.
Finally, the coach decided not to include Cristiano on the list for these commitments, prioritizing his recovery in the face of future challenges, including the World Cup.
Portugal will face Mexico and the United States
Without its top star, Portugal will face two demanding preparation friendlies:
March 28 vs. Mexico National Team (in Mexico)
March 31 vs. United States National Team (in Atlanta)
These meetings will serve as part of the preparation for the next World Cup, where the Seleção will seek to be the protagonist.
Moderate concern in Portugal
Although the injury has set off alarm bells, the coaching staff has insisted that it is a minor problem. The decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out responds more to a preventive measure than to a serious situation.
The objective is clear: to ensure that Portugal’s all-time top scorer arrives in optimal conditions at the major international events.
