Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal vs. Nigeria before the World Cup: why?

The Portugal national team says goodbye to his people this Thursday, November 17, at the José Alvalade Stadium in the city of Lisbon, against Nigeria. The expectation, the illusion, is so great that all the seats of the colossus have already been sold. However, some bad news, which includes Cristiano Ronaldoarrived this afternoon at the Portuguese fans.

The ‘Commander’ will not be taken into account for the last friendly of his team due to a “gastric indisposition”, according to reports from the Portuguese Football Federation.

This news was confirmed by the coach Fernando Santos, who has decided to save the Portuguese star. “Ronaldo has gastroenteritis, it is something that leaves the players very weak, they lose a lot of fluid, it weakens them,” said the DT.

Fixture of Portugal in the World Cup Qatar 2022

The Portugal team was placed in Group H of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, which it will share with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea. Meet the fixture of the ‘Lusos’ in the contest (Peruvian time):

– November 24: Portugal vs. Ghana – 11:00 a.m. (Stadium 974)

– November 28: Portugal vs. Uruguay – 2:00 pm (Lusail Iconic Stadium)

– December 2: South Korea vs. Portugal – 10:00 a.m. (Education City Stadium)