According to Sports , Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be suffering from a minor injury and needs about 2 weeks to recover. This means it is difficult for him to play in two friendly matches with Al Nassr in China.

The possibility of CR7 facing Lionel Messi in the Al Nassr match against Inter Mimai on February 2 is also open.

For Al Nassr, competing for titles is the top priority. The coaching staff can let Ronaldo rest to prepare for the important phase of the Saudi Pro League and the AFC Champions League.

Previously, fans were worried when they saw Ronaldo wearing a bandage on his thigh during the most recent training session. Ronaldo is about to turn 39 years old but still has impressive statistics: he has never been injured since joining Al Nassr. The last time Ronaldo stopped playing due to health problems took place in the 2021/22 season. At that time, CR7 only needed to rest for 4 days, after having problems with his hip flexors.

On February 1, Al Nassr will face Inter Miami. This is the first duel between Messi and Ronaldo at the club level, after PSG’s friendly match with the SPL Stars Team in early 2023.

Inter Miami’s Director of Sales, Xavier Asensi, hopes the tour in Saudi Arabia will help the club “create long-term relationships with passionate fans in Saudi Arabia”.

Riyadh Season Cup is also considered an important momentum step for Inter Miami and Al Nassr after a long break. Ronaldo will return after nearly a month of not playing. Meanwhile, Messi will also end his nearly two-month vacation. On January 22, Leo played the first friendly match of the new season, when Inter Miami met Dallas FC.