Roberto Martinez gives good news about Cristiano Ronaldo's reappearance

T he Portuguese national team coach knows that the world soccer genius is a disciplined and very professional player, so he is fully focused on his rehabilitation. The coach has blind faith that he will be in good shape for the World Cup, so he does not interfere with his recovery plan.

He now has a minor injury and will surely be playing and training next week. It's nothing serious

His words coincide with the plan drawn up by Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus, the Saudi team's coach, in the sense that the Portuguese could return to the pitch on Friday, April 3 for the match against Al-Najma SC. If not, his reappearance would be in the second week of April.

How serious is Cristiano Ronaldo's injury?

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a hamstring injury on February 28 during the match between Al Nassr and Al Fayha in the Saudi Pro League. Since then, the Portuguese striker has been working on his recovery to return to the pitch as soon as possible, as his priority is to be present at the 2026 World Cup.

No, he's not in danger. It's a minor muscle injury and we think he can be back in a week or two. Everything Cristiano has done physically this season shows that he is in great shape

Roberto Martinez and the 1,000-goal issue

At 41 years of age and with a record of 965 goals, the possibility of CR7 reaching 1,000 goals during the tournament in North America is a recurring topic. However, Martinez categorically rejects the idea that this is a distraction for the group

For the Spanish coach, the narrative of "obsession" is an invention of the environment and not a reality within the dressing room.

I don't see Cris playing with the anxiety or the intention of reaching 1,000 goals. Whether he has 950 or 1,050 goals, he has the same legacy. It won't change anything