Cristiano Ronaldo skips training with Portugal
The Real Madrid striker worked alone with the national team fitness coach as a precautionary measure but is expected to feature in both WC qualifiers.
Cristiano Ronaldo didn't train with the rest of the Poruguese squad this morning in Oeiras and worked apart with the national team fitness coach.
Dia 2 da preparação para os jogos com Andorra e Suíça. 🇵🇹️💪🏼 ⚽ #TudoPorPortugal pic.twitter.com/rdiFiSSEEo
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There has been no communique from the Portuguese FA on the matter and the player formed part of the collective yesterday with no apparent problems. Local journalists have claimed that the measure was purely precautionary and that there is no apparent danger of the player missing the forthcoming 2018 Russia World Cup qualifiers.
Portugal visit Andorra on Saturday before facing current Group B leaders Switzerland next Tuesday in Lisbon in a match that could have some bearing on the group leaders with Central European outfit leading the table by three points.