Jorge Jesus on Ronaldo’s injury, ex-Benfica star: When we return… | OneFootball

Al Nassr's triumph over Al Khaleej by 5-0 was marked by Jorge Jesus's comments on Cristiano Ronaldo's physical condition. The Portuguese coach revealed that the team's captain is injured but expressed confidence that he will return soon.

"Cristiano Ronaldo is injured and Sadio Mané experienced muscle fatigue, which prevented him from playing. Older players are subject to this, but when we return, they will already be recovered", stated the coach after the match, referring to the break for international commitments.

The interruption of the Saudi championship, from March 23 to April 3, comes at a time when Al Nassr is in good form, leading the competition with 67 points, something the coach lamented, despite acknowledging that it might help in the recovery of important players.

On the field, the standout figure of the match was João Félix, who ended a long period without scoring by netting two goals and also providing an assist in the team's rout. The forward hadn't scored in 16 games, one of the worst streaks of his career.

Jorge Jesus did not hold back on praising the Portuguese international, highlighting the impact of his performance: "Today, João Félix achieved historic numbers that he had never reached in previous clubs. This shows an incredible individual effort, in addition to the strong teamwork within the club", he said.

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