“Recovers Differently Than Sultan or Brozovic”- Cristiano Ronaldo’s Secret of Staying Fit at 38 Explained By Al Nassr Boss Luis Castro

Cristiano Ronaldo has aged like a fine bottle of wine. Despite being thirty-eight, the Al Nassr skipper continues to deliver the goods as he hasn’t skipped a single beat. He emerged as the top scorer for the calendar year 2023, silencing his critics who claimed the player was growing too old to hang alongside some of the best players in the world. But, Al Nassr boss Luis Castro has also joined the conversation as he revealed the secret behind the Al Nassr skipper’s fitness, despite his age.

Cristiano Ronaldo outclassed the likes of Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe to emerge as the top scorer in 2023 with the most goals to his name. The Al Nassr skipper has been on a tear this season, leading the race for the Golden Boot ahead of his opponents in the Saudi Pro League. And yes, those fitness levels make the difference, yet again!

Luis Castro opens up on Cristiano’s recovery and fitness regime

The Al Nassr boss touched on multiple topics while talking to the media outlet OJogo. During the interview, Luis Castro opened up on the changes when it comes to fitness & training with better facilities, helping players improve over the years.

Castro stated, “Today, athletes are monitored in all ways. In a week with so many games, there is no strength and speed work, for example. And then, for example, Cristiano recovers differently than Sultan or Brozovic.”

He continued, “Some recover better on the bike, others in an ice-cold bath, and others doing nothing, but one thing is common: everyone recovers while sleeping. We work to get the best out of everyone, including Cristiano, creating context so that he can score many goals and assists.”

Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the key reasons behind the team’s success this season, with Luis Castro’s men sitting seven points behind Al Hilal in the title race.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lock horns against Lionel Messi in his upcoming clash!

The Portuguese star will look to give his all after the extended break as Al Nassr prepares to face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in the opening clash of the Riyadh Season Cup. Fans will be eager to see the two soccer icons go head-to-head against each other in their career for the umpteenth time. 

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Fans across the seas wait in anticipation for the fixture of the two sides, set to clash on the first of February. Both sides have some outstanding quality in their ranks apart from their sensational stars, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in a battle between the two sides. The Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi battle is not over yet!

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