It was a disappointing loss for Cristiano and his teammates in the Riyadh Season Cup. The experienced striker has previously stated, “I am a professional who dislikes missing or losing.” Many expected CR7 to lead his team to victory against Al Hilal. However, it did not go as planned, and even after two days, the defeat still seems to be weighing heavily on his mind.
A video circulating on X showcases the Al Nassr team during their training session. The notable highlight is Cristiano Ronaldo, who does not appear to be in high spirits. The Al Nassr captain is not participating in group training with his teammates. Instead, he is seen walking alone towards the other side of the field. This training session is in preparation for the upcoming AFC Champions League match against Al Fayha. It is possible that the frustration from losing to a rival team is still lingering in CR7’s thoughts.
Cristiano trained individually today! 🔋
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone)
Looking back at the defeat, a disheartened Cristiano Ronaldo threw his silver medal into the stands for the fans. However, this was not the only noteworthy incident of the night. CR7 later picked up an Al Hilal jersey, but his recent injury may also be a contributing factor as to why he is not training with the group.
The 39-year-old suffered a calf injury in January, which prevented him from participating in Al Nassr’s initial matches in the tournament. It is possible that Luis Castro wants to give CR7 some rest before the AFC Champions League. The Portuguese manager has already organized a different type of preparation for the crucial match against Al Fayha.
According to recent reports, the team has decided to undergo additional training following a friendly tournament. The Saudi U23 team is an impressive squad, having won gold in the U-23 Asian Cup. However, why has Castro chosen to have extra training sessions?
As per the coach, the Riyadh Season Cup served as a way to identify potential new players who could contribute to the team. Therefore, the coach believes that the team requires more preparation to be in top form for the upcoming game. Castro hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo will be mentally and physically at his best for the match against Al Fayha.
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