Injury Scare for Al Nassr as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Bandaged Leg Raises Concern Days Before Facing Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

Soccer fans remain pumped for the clash between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the Riyadh Cup. However, ahead of the fixture, Al Nassr fans have been hit with a worrying update about their star player. A photograph emerged of the 38YO soccer star with a bandaged leg in the training. It could certainly mean promising news to Al Hilal and Inter Miami because of their upcoming matches. 

After the friendlies, the Knights of Najd have a very vital second half of the season coming up in the Saudi League. Hence, the medical team faces a race against time to assist Ronaldo in regaining his fitness.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement against Lionel Messi hangs in the balance

The Saudi League is currently on a break because of the AFC Asia Cup. However, Al Nassr will play several friendlies that would benefit the team on and off the pitch. But ahead of the games, a serious disruption has derailed their plans as Cristiano Ronaldo was pictured training with a bandaged leg. It will be interesting to see whether there is a further update on this. Fans in China will hope that the injury is not significant and is a minor knock. It is because the Al Nassr star and his teammates prepare to visit the country for friendlies.

The Knights of Najd will also hope that the Portuguese forward makes an appearance in both games. Notably, they are receiving $20 million in total for their visit. If the 38-year-old is missing, this would certainly disappoint the organizers and probably incur losses. On the other hand, most of the fans will pray for his speedy recovery as he faces Al Hilal and Inter Miami from 1st February in the Riyadh Cup.

There is no doubt that fans will be pumped for possibly the last dance between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. But, manager Luis Castro will also have to be mindful of the team’s situation in the league.

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Luis Castro cannot afford to take a risk on the fitness of his leading goal scorer for friendlies

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the major reasons Al Nassr has continued to stay in the race for the league title. Despite his goals, his team remains seven points behind league leader Al Hilal. The Knights of Najd are also involved in the Kings Cup Semi-finals and Asian Champions League. Hence, it is on Luis Castro to decide whether the friendlies are worth more than three trophies.

There is no doubt a lot of money rides on these friendlies. Regardless, if the 38-year-old suffers an injury at this stage, the club will have an enormous setback in finding a replacement in the January transfer window.

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The line-ups in the China friendlies should indicate the plans of Luis Castro. Should Al Nassr risk Cristiano Ronaldo for the friendlies even when the league title is on the line? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.