Ronaldo Hamstring Scare Puts Portugal's World Cup Preparation at Risk
A hamstring injury at the worst possible moment — Ronaldo's final World Cup preparations have hit an unexpected bump.
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At 41 and chasing World Cup history, the last thing Cristiano Ronaldo needed was an injury scare.
Cristiano Ronaldo is in a race against time to be fit for Portugal's final pre-World Cup camp after limping off in Al-Nassr's clash with Al-Fayha. The club confirmed a hamstring injury, with medical staff assessing him daily as he begins rehabilitation.
The timing is far from ideal. Roberto Martínez is preparing to name his squad for friendlies against Mexico (March 28) and the United States (March 31) — two key warmups before the summer tournament. If Ronaldo misses out, Portugal will head into those matches without their talisman and with questions to answer in attack.
With 21 goals this season and a shot at scoring in a record sixth World Cup on the line, Ronaldo will be doing everything he can to make it.
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