Injury, Ronaldo receives another blow from Al Nassr.

A key player of Al Nassr unexpectedly suffers an injury during a period when the team lacks the service of captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to NFC1World, defender Inigo Martinez of Al Nassr is reported to have suffered a hamstring tear injury. This is considered a new setback for the team competing in the Saudi Pro League, especially as their star player Cristiano Ronaldo is also recovering from an injury and has not yet returned to play.

Inigo Martinez joined Al Nassr in the summer of 2025 as a free transfer after leaving Barcelona. Since then, the Spanish defender has played 34 matches across all competitions and scored three goals, becoming a regular starter for the team.

If Inigo is absent in the coming period, Al Nassr will undoubtedly face a significant loss in defense, especially as the team holds a strong advantage in the Saudi Pro League championship race. This is considered a substantial blow to Al Nassr and to Ronaldo himself, who is still seeking his first official title since arriving in the Middle East in 2023.

Ronaldo experienced a problem in his right thigh during Al Nassr's 3-1 victory over Al Fayha on February 28th. Subsequently, the Portuguese forward went to Madrid for concentrated treatment, aiming to recover quickly and return to the lineup. Currently, Ronaldo has been absent for 17 days and has missed four matches for Al Nassr.

With the 2026 World Cup approaching, CR7 will certainly strive to participate in Portugal's friendly matches in late March. During this training camp, Roberto Martinez's squad is scheduled to face Mexico and the United States.

There is still no specific timeline for Ronaldo's return to Al Nassr or the Portugal national team. However, even if he misses the aforementioned friendlies, he is likely to be called up by coach Roberto Martinez for the World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup is seen as Ronaldo's final appearance in the tournament, and also his last opportunity to lead Portugal to a title. The superstar's most recent international achievement was winning the UEFA Nations League 2025, when Portugal defeated Spain in the final.