Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese icon and five-time Ballon d’Or recipient, was seen with a limp as he exited the field after Al-Nassr’s 3-1 defeat to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup on Thursday, 26 January.
The injury appears to be a strain on the ankle, likely caused by a robust tackle from an opposing player. It has yet to be determined if Ronaldo will have to sit out any matches due to this injury.
This potential setback is disheartening for Ronaldo, who recently signed a hefty $200 million contract with Al-Nassr after departing Manchester United. Since arriving, Ronaldo has yet to find the back of the net through his first two official matches and only managed two shots during Thursday’s game.
As a result of the rough intervention, Cristiano Ronaldo suffers from swelling in the joint of the foot, and the player will conduct additional medical examinations to confirm the injury.
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The world-famous player got on the scoreboard twice in a demonstration game when playing for Riyadh All-Stars Team versus Paris Saint-Germain and his long-term challenger Lionel Messi. It is uncertain what the effects of the injury will be on Al-Nassr’s chances in the competition. Supporters are waiting for news on Ronaldo’s health and hoping for a swift recovery.
On 3 February, Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr team is set to face Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League. The 37-year-old will be looking to make an impact and help his club maintain its lead in the title race.
Cristiano Ronaldo starts rehabilitation program for his foot injury
Cristiano Ronaldo’s career at Al-Nassr has not been going as planned so far, as the striker has still not managed to net a goal. He had the opportunity to break the deadlock during Al-Nassr’s semi-final match against Al-Ittihad for the Saudi Cup but ended up sustaining an injury instead. The overall result did not go in Al-Nassr’s favor as they were eliminated from the Super Cup semi-final.
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Cristiano Ronaldo started a rehabilitation program for the injury he suffered in his foot, and the injury will not prevent him from participating in the next game against Al-Fateh.
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It was a disheartening night for Ronaldo, who failed to make his mark with Al-Nassr. Things only got worse when he was seen limping off the field after the match. Ronaldo was hurt after a tackle from the second-half substitute, Hamdan Al-Shamrani, and Al-Nassr will be worried about the effect it has had on their star player. Cristiano Ronaldo started his rehabilitation program after suffering from that injury.
Rudi Garcia, the manager of Al-Nassr, had a lot of criticism for his team for failing to capitalize on their opportunities in the opening 45 minutes. He was unafraid to point out Ronaldo’s missed opportunity to score a goal. Al-Nassr will be anxious to ascertain the extent of the injury to their new star player.