It appears that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be playing in the friendly match between Portugal and Gabon at the Friendship Stadium in Libreville on November 14. The Portuguese star sustained an injury to the forehead during Real Madrid’s match against Levante on Sunday, and as a result, he has withdrawn from the Portuguese national team’s trip to Gabon.
Ronaldo’s absence adds to the list of players who won’t be available for the match, including Nani, Raul Meireles, Joao Pereira, Fabio Coentrao, and Miguel Veloso. This creates a challenge for Portugal’s coach, Paulo Bento, as he will have fewer players to choose from for the upcoming friendly against Gabon.
Injuries and player unavailability are common challenges in football, and teams often have to adapt their lineups based on the players available for a particular match. It’s unfortunate for football fans in Gabon who were looking forward to seeing Cristiano Ronaldo in action, but his absence provides an opportunity for other players to step up and showcase their skills during the friendly match.
