Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo was omitted from Roberto Martinez’s 27‑man roster for friendlies against Mexico on March 28 in Mexico City and the United States on March 31 in Atlanta.
- The 41‑year‑old has been sidelined since Feb. 28 with a right hamstring injury sustained for Al‑Nassr and is undergoing treatment in Madrid.
- Martinez described the issue as a minor muscle problem, said the World Cup is not at risk, and projected a return in one to two weeks while noting no one can guarantee future fitness.
- Al‑Nassr manager Jorge Jesus previously said tests showed the injury was more serious than first expected and indicated Ronaldo would rest and receive care in Spain.
- With Ronaldo out, Gonçalo Ramos is the only recognized center forward in camp, and Martinez called this the final opportunity to experiment before finalizing the World Cup squad.