Luis Castro Admits Cristiano Ronaldo Struggled Mentally Due To “Some Events” Before Finding Joy Again at Al Nassr

Even the best players struggle at times. Cristiano Ronaldo is no exception, with the Portuguese skipper going through one of the most strenuous years of his career in 2022. However, things took a U-turn following Ronaldo’s decision to join Al Nassr, with the player doing a complete 180. Al Nassr boss Luis Castro commented on the player’s improved mental state since joining the Saudi Arabian outfit.

Notably, Cristiano had a troublesome World Cup campaign in 2022 that saw his side knocked out in the quarter-finals. His club career was no different, with his relationship with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag reaching an all-time low. However, the change of scenery has done wonders for the Al Nassr skipper, who bounced back last year, emerging as the top goal scorer for the calendar year.

Castro reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s mental state after his move to Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a sigh of relief following his move to Al Nassr. Despite a slow start at the Middle Eastern club, the Portuguese talisman flourished after the appointment of Luis Castro. The duo has emerged as a driving force behind the club’s success in recent months.

The Al Nassr boss, in an interview with the Chinese newspaper ‘Titan Sports’, commented on Cristiano’s mental state. “I often say that when your face doesn’t laugh, your feet don’t laugh either. Cristiano was in a moment of some sadness, due to some events in his personal and professional life. There was this intention of giving him back his joy, through training and games. This was achieved.”

Castro continued, “He responded very naturally to what was asked of him and today he is once again a world reference, as he always was. For what he plays and for who he is, on and off the field. The team captain must be a reference in any dressing room in the world. And when the captain is the best player in the world, his presence and leadership become even stronger.” (Sourced from report. pt)

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been at the top of his game this season. The Portuguese superstar smashed 54 goals in 2023 to beat the likes of Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe to emerge as the top scorer for the calendar year.

Cristiano continues to deliver despite touching his 40s

The ex-Manchester United star has aged like fine wine. While many critics doubted the player’s decision to continue playing at his age, the Portuguese talisman has proven everyone wrong. Despite being in the final stages of his career, the Al Nassr skipper has been firing on all cylinders for his club and country.

The Al Nassr star currently leads the race for the Golden Boot in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano has already bagged twenty goals to his name in the league and is three goals ahead of the second-placed Aleksandar Mitrović. Do you think the Al Nassr skipper could help his team dethrone Al Hilal in the SPL standings? Let us know in the comments below.

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