Cristiano Ronaldo went off injured for Portugal last night (Image: GETTY) The Juventus star was forced off after just 31 minutes with an apparent hamstring issue. Ronaldo pulled up while chasing a pass down the left-hand side and nodded his head knowingly to the national team’s medical staff after going down off of the pitch. The 34-year-old has avoided muscle issues for several years despite performing at such a high level for so long – but he insists he is not concerned. The Portugal captain did however admit he could be sidelined for a fortnight. Related articles Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus star INJURED in Portugal vs Serbia clash Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Ex-Barca ace reveals who is better That would see him out of this Saturday’s clash with Empoli (5.30pm) as well as Serie A matches against Cagliari in mid-week and AC Milan next weekend. That won’t matter all too much, with Juve 15 points clear of second-placed Napoli in the league. But he will be hoping to return to fitness for Juve’s trip to Amsterdam in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Ajax on April 10. Ajax downed Ronaldo’s former employers Real Madrid with a stylish… Read full this story
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