Ronaldo Injury Worse Than Expected As He Travels To Spain For Treatment
Sports Updated: 06 March 2026 20:38 EAT
Al Nassr Star Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo will travel to Spain for specialized treatment after his latest injury was confirmed to be more serious than initially expected. The update was given by Jorge Jesus, head coach of Al‑Nassr FC, who said the player will work with his personal therapist during recovery.
Ronaldo sustained the injury during a recent Saudi Pro League match while representing Al-Nassr. The veteran forward experienced discomfort late in the game and had to leave the pitch before the final whistle, raising concerns about his condition.
Medical examinations later confirmed the problem involves a hamstring muscle injury. According to the club’s technical bench, further assessment revealed the damage was more significant than initially believed.
Following the diagnosis, Ronaldo decided to travel to Madrid in Spain to undergo rehabilitation with his long-time personal physiotherapist. The Portuguese forward has maintained a trusted medical team in the Spanish capital since his time playing for Real Madrid CF.
Club officials indicated the move is aimed at accelerating the recovery process while ensuring the player receives treatment from specialists familiar with his physical history and training regime.
The injury is expected to keep Ronaldo out of several upcoming matches for Al-Nassr as the club continues its campaign in the Saudi Pro League. However, the team has not yet issued a specific timeline for his return to action.
The development also raises uncertainty over Ronaldo’s availability for the next international fixtures involving the Portugal national football team.
Despite the setback, Ronaldo has remained one of the most influential players for Al-Nassr this season, continuing to lead the team’s attack and contributing a significant number of goals in the league.
Team officials remain optimistic that the Portuguese captain will recover in time to rejoin the squad before the decisive stage of the season.
Medical staff from both Al-Nassr and Ronaldo’s personal team are expected to closely monitor the rehabilitation process while further updates on his condition are awaited.
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