In order to spend more time with his partner Georgina Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Al-Nassr’s squad for their exciting 3-3 tie with Al-Kholood.
The 39-year-old was not there during the Saudi Pro League’s thrilling comeback match with Al-Kholood on Friday. Since it would have been the veteran’s third game in a week, it was initially thought that manager Stefano Pioli rested the Portugal international. But according to recent sources, the forward was left out for another reason.
Ronaldo was not included in the Al-Nassr squad because his partner Georgina Rodriguez was admitted to the hospital this week due to illness, according to talkSPORT. The model revealed that after four days in the hospital, she is now at home and will continue to recuperate.
Rodriguez wrote on Instagram Stories: “I’m home at last! I’m better now, but I’m still recuperating at home with my family after spending four days in the hospital due to pneumonia. I must express my sincere gratitude to everyone of the hospital’s employees, physicians, nurses, and others. I’m so appreciative of how well they looked after me. I want to thank everyone for a wonderful stay.
In their King Cup of Champions last-16 matchup against Al-Taawoun on Tuesday, Ronaldo might make his comeback to Al-Nassr action. His team is currently three points behind leaders Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, who also have a game left to play.
