- The injury has already ruled him out of recent league matches for his club side
- He is also set to miss Portugal’s friendly against Mexico on March 28, which will take place at Estadio Azteca
- Although his absence may dampen excitement around the fixtures, Portugal still boast a strong lineup
Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature in Portugal’s upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and the United States as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the veteran forward recently left the Middle East amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, and his club manager, Jorge Jesus, later confirmed that he had travelled to Spain for medical treatment.
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The injury has already ruled him out of recent league matches for his club side.
At 41, Ronaldo is still working toward full fitness, with both club and national team opting not to rush his return, especially with the World Cup approaching in the coming months.
He is also set to miss Portugal’s friendly against Mexico on March 28, which will take place at Estadio Azteca.
The match is expected to mark the stadium’s reopening, but Ronaldo will not be part of the squad as his recovery is projected to take a couple of weeks.
Although his absence may dampen excitement around the fixtures, Portugal still boast a strong lineup. Midfielder Vitinha is expected to play a key role, having become an influential figure in the team.
Meanwhile, Gonçalo Guedes has earned a recall after a lengthy absence. The Real Sociedad forward has impressed with his performances this season, convincing head coach Roberto Martínez to include him again.
Martínez has indicated that Guedes could remain in contention for a place in Portugal’s World Cup squad if he maintains his current form.
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