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title: 'Saudi Media: Cristiano Ronaldo Has Informed Head Coach He Does Not Want to Play in Away AFC Champions League Two Knockou'

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Saudi Media: Cristiano Ronaldo Has Informed Head Coach He Does Not Want to Play in Away AFC Champions League Two Knockout Match
According to Saudi outlet Okaz, Cristiano Ronaldo has told his head coach that he does not wish to participate in the upcoming away fixture in the AFC Champions League Two knockout stage.

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Reports claim Ronaldo has informed manager Jorge Jesus that he prefers not to travel for the match against Turkmenistan side Al-Khadag. Although Ronaldo took part in the team’s training session on Sunday local time, he is reportedly inclined to remain in the Saudi capital Riyadh instead of traveling with the squad. He plans to continue following his individual training program to maintain peak condition ahead of upcoming domestic and continental matches that will require high physical intensity and focus.
This season, Ronaldo has made only one appearance in the AFC Champions League Two group stage, coming in the home match against Al Zura.


