Al Nassr's coach, Jorge Jesus, confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo's recent muscular injury is more serious than initially anticipated. Ronaldo, who is leading the Saudi Pro League, sustained the injury during a match against Al Feiha. As a result of the injury, Jorge Jesus announced that Ronaldo would be traveling to Spain for treatment, emphasizing that he would require a significant recovery period.

During a press conference ahead of the upcoming match against Neom, Jesus explained the rationale behind sending Ronaldo overseas for treatment. He noted that following assessments, it became clear that Ronaldo would not be able to play in the immediate matches, including the one scheduled against Al Khaleej. Jesus mentioned similar situations concerning other players earlier in the season who had also undergone treatment abroad, suggesting a strategic approach for handling player injuries.

Reports have indicated that Ronaldo prefers to receive treatment under the supervision of his personal physician in Madrid. This situation raises concerns regarding his participation in future matches for both his club and the national team, as the specifics around his recovery timeline remain uncertain and could impact Al Nassr's performance in the league.