Cristiano Ronaldo to miss AFC Champions League match against Michael Olunga

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the AFC Champions League match against Duhail, missing the showdown with Kenya’s Michael Olunga.

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the upcoming AFC Champions League match in Qatar, a much-anticipated showdown where he will not share the pitch with Kenyan star Michael Olunga.

The Al Nasr superstar is reportedly taking some time off, possibly due to ankle discomfort after his final game with Al Khali FC.

The decision came as a bit of a shock to fans who were looking forward to witnessing another thrilling showdown between Ronaldo and Olunga, after both players had scored for their respective teams in their previous encounters.

Speculation that he would not feature in the crucial clash with Al Duhail was confirmed after Ronaldo was absent from the public picture of Al Nasr’s side traveling to Qatar.

“Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr coach Luis Castro prefers to rest Cristiano Ronaldo for tomorrow’s game in Al-Duhail due to player fatigue.” report alkas tv, Alluding to the need to keep footballers fit for the upcoming matches.

Ronaldo’s absence has been particularly frustrating for Qatari fans, many of whom queued for hours to get tickets for the match at the Khalifa International Stadium in the hope of catching a glimpse of the former Real Madrid legend. Style.

Despite this setback, the stadium move from the smaller Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium to the larger one highlighted the high expectations of fans and the star power Ronaldo still possesses.

Ronaldo’s rest is not an isolated one, with other key players such as Aymeric Laporte and Al Nasr’s Abdullah Haibari also being rested, suggesting a strategic move by the coach to stay ahead of the rest of the season. Reduce the risk of injury before an intense season schedule.

Ronaldo’s journey this season has been filled with moments of brilliance but has also been marred by injuries, such as a knee problem he suffered during the Arab Champions League in August.

Even without CR7, the game is still relevant. Al-Duhail are still recovering from their first-leg defeat, with Ronaldo’s two goals and an assist playing a key role in Al Nassr’s 4-3 victory, and they may see this as an opportunity to turn things around.

However, Ronaldo’s outstanding performance not only contributed to the team’s current status, but also brought him closer to the club and national team career record of 863 goals.

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