Initially, Ronaldo was named in the preliminary list of 32 players in the Portuguese national team’s training camp. However, coach Roberto Martinez decided to remove CR7 from the encounter with Sweden.
The former MU star along with Diogo Dalot, Joao Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Otavio, Ruben Neves, Vitinha and Joao Felix are the players taking time off from the friendly match taking place on March 22.
According to ESPN , this decision is to help striker Al Nassr rest while the Saudi Pro League is paused. The former Real Madrid superstar played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 victory over Al Ahli on March 16.
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez wants to properly distribute Ronaldo’s strength before the busy summer with EURO 2024. Similarly, Dalot, Neves or Felix also need to rest and recover in the context of national championships. tension takes place.
According to Goal , Ronaldo will return to the squad after the match against Sweden. There is a high possibility that he will play in the second friendly match against Slovenia on March 27.
Ronaldo is still guaranteed a position in the national team, at least until EURO 2024. Meanwhile, coach Martinez cannot ignore Pepe (41 years old) with his brilliant form with Porto.
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