Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly Drops Real Madrid Medical Staff After Latest Injury
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly "lost faith" in Real Madrid's medical department after relapsing to an injury he recently suffered against Villarreal in La Liga.
AS (h/t Sport) said the forward has turned to physiotherapist Joaquin Juan after being forced to miss Los Blancos' vital UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at Manchester City due to a problem picked up in a training session at the Etihad Stadium.
The setback was described as the "straw which broke the camel’s back" for Ronaldo, per Sport, breaking the player's trust in the Galacticos' doctors.
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Ronaldo was pictured hobbling onto the pitch in Manchester by BT Sport, looking unhappy and glum at his inability to play:
Ronaldo is also likely to miss the Spanish Primera Division fixture against Real Sociedad on Saturday, per Sport, and is said to be "fed up" of the medical services at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Other players are also described as lacking faith in the medical unit headed up by Jesus Olmo in the Spanish capital.
The 31-year-old has 16 Champions League goals to his name in only 10 appearances this season, according to WhoScored.com.
Ronaldo is keen to be available for the second leg in the Champions League and is reporting to Juan for "stem cell treatment," per AS.
Madrid looked focused and capable against City in the first game against the Sky Blues, but with the aggregate score at 0-0, Madrid will want their primary operator in the starting lineup as soon as possible.
A score draw will see the Premier League club progress, forcing Ronaldo and his team-mates to outscore Manuel Pellegrini's men in Spain.
