Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a major step towards his return to competitive action after rejoining Al-Nassr FC training following a hamstring injury that sidelined him for weeks.
The 41-year-old forward had sustained the injury during Al-Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha FC on February 28, prompting an intensive rehabilitation program in Madrid.
Ronaldo’s injury initially raised concerns for Al-Nassr’s title ambitions in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese star opted for specialized recovery in Madrid under the supervision of his personal therapist—known for managing his fitness throughout his legendary career.
His recovery program focused on muscle strengthening, flexibility, and controlled sprint work to ensure a safe return.
After completing his rehab phase, Ronaldo returned to Riyadh on Thursday and wasted no time getting back to work.
Al-Nassr’s medical and coaching staff are closely monitoring his fitness, with the club targeting the April 3 fixture against Al-Najma SC as his comeback match.
His return could provide a decisive boost as Al-Nassr continues its push for the league title in a tightly contested season.
Despite the injury setback, Ronaldo has remained a pivotal figure for Al-Nassr this season:
Appearances: 26
Goals: 22
Assists: 4
His goal-scoring prowess has been instrumental in keeping the club in title contention.
Ronaldo’s return comes at a crucial stage of the season. With the title race heating up, his experience, leadership, and clinical finishing could prove decisive in the final stretch.
Fans will now be eagerly awaiting April 3, hoping to see their talisman back in action and firing once again.
