The head coach of Saudi Al-Nassr, Jorge Jesus, shed light on the mysterious absence of Cristiano Ronaldo from the post-match celebrations. It turns out that the Portuguese star was forced to leave the field in the 89th minute of the match against Al-Ittifaq (1-0) due to a sudden deterioration in his health.
The coach of the Saudi club Al-Nassr, Jorge Jesus, revealed the true reason for Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the joyful victory celebration. In the 29th round of the Pro League, his team defeated Al-Ittifaq 1-0, but the star was substituted in the 89th minute.
Coach's Revelations
In an interview with Record, Jorge Jesus explained in detail what happened to the player. His words shed light on Ronaldo's unexpected disappearance from the field.
"After the break, Cristiano was not supposed to go back on the field at all; he had stomach issues and was in a bad mood. When I substituted him, Ronaldo immediately went to the locker room, where he vomited. No matter how many years of experience we have in football, the emotional state of a player also matters. We feel that we are getting closer to the finish line. That’s why he wasn’t with the team at the end of the game — he was in the locker room, feeling unwell."
Currently, Al-Nassr is showing confident leadership in the Saudi Arabian championship. The club is on the verge of winning its first championship title since Cristiano Ronaldo joined its ranks. This is a historic moment for the team and its star player.
