- Hindi News
- Sports
- Ronaldo Out Mexico USA Friendlies | WC 2026 | Portugal Star Injury Update
a few moments ago
- copy link
Roberto Martínez is taking charge of the Portugal team with Cristiano Ronaldo from January 2023.
Portugal’s star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has not been included in the team for the World Cup pre-friendly matches against Mexico and America. 41-year-old Ronaldo has not appeared on the field for his club Al-Nassr since the end of February.
However, Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made it clear that his injury is not serious and his place in the World Cup team is confirmed. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held from June 11 to July 19 in America, Mexico and Canada.
Ronaldo out due to hamstring injury Coach Roberto Martínez told in a press conference that Ronaldo is suffering from a hamstring problem. He said, ‘It is a minor injury. Ronaldo may return to the field in the next one or two weeks. The work Cristiano has done on his fitness this season has been fantastic. Looking at his physical ability, there does not seem to be any major problem at the moment.
Ronaldo has not even appeared on the field for his club Al-Nassr since the end of February.
Ronaldo and Ramos will handle the forward line in the World Cup Regarding the planning of the World Cup, the coach said that only Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos will play the role of centre-forward in the tournament. According to Martínez, this is the last training camp before choosing the final team for the World Cup, so he wants to try some new experiments. In the absence of Ronaldo, this will be the last chance for the coach to test other players.
Portugal have been drawn in Group K with Colombia and Uzbekistan Portugal has been placed in Group-K. This group includes teams from Colombia and Uzbekistan along with Portugal. The fourth team will be decided through a play-off, in which any one team from New Caledonia, Jamaica or DR Congo can join the group.
——————————————
Also read this sports news…
Selectors eyeing IPL for ODI World Cup: 20 Indian players shortlist, performance-fitness will be tracked during the match
IPL starting from March 28 is going to be special for Indian players. This league, to be played in T-20 format, will decide Team India’s ODI team for the ODI World Cup 2027. full news
Source link
[ad_3]
