Al-Nassr coach says Ronaldo fit after Portugal dispute

Al-Nassr head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that team captain Cristiano Ronaldo is both physically and mentally prepared, following the recent dispute he experienced with the Portugal national team during the international break.

Ronaldo left the Portugal training camp in Copenhagen in protest after coach Jorge Jesus failed to fulfill promises regarding his playing time. The player later issued a lengthy statement explaining the circumstances of the disagreement.

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday ahead of Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League match against Neftchi of Uzbekistan, Postecoglou said Ronaldo is in good condition, noting that he played the full match last time out and scored a goal.

Ronaldo found the net during Al-Nassr’s 3-0 victory over Al-Daraya in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, marking the 980th goal of his professional career.

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Fallout from Portugal national team dispute

Meanwhile, the Portuguese Football Federation is seeking a resolution to the conflict between Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus, who previously managed Al-Nassr. The federation’s disciplinary committee has launched an investigation into Ronaldo and provisionally suspended him after he left the national team camp.