According to Al-Nassr manager Luis Castro, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will not play against Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will not play Cristiano Ronaldo

With Ronaldo facing Messi in what may have been their final match this week, the Portuguese international was a doubt going into the big match.

Due to an injury, Ronaldo recently missed Al-Nassr's midseason tour to China, forcing the Saudi Arabian team to postpone two scheduled games.

Additionally, Al-Nassr coach Castro disclosed to the media via Globo that Ronaldo will require additional time to heal and will not be ready to play against Inter Miami.

In fact, Ronaldo always seemed to be fighting against the clock when facing Inter Miami, so it might have been in the Al-Nassr forward's best interest to sit out the game.

"We will not see [Messi vs. Ronaldo], as Ronaldo is nearing the end of his recuperation to rejoin the group," Castro stated. We anticipate that you will be able to begin working with the team in the coming days. He is not going to be at the game.

The focus of much of the coverage surrounding Inter Miami's second friendly in Saudi Arabia this preseason tour appears to be on Ronaldo's fitness.

However, the Portuguese forward's absence is a massive plus for Tata Martino's team because it eliminates the main storyline going into the game.

Inter Miami may now concentrate on improving their performance and level of fitness, as Al-Nassr still has a team that will put the Herons to the test in Riyadh.

And with Ronaldo out of the picture, all eyes can be on Inter Miami and the endeavor the team is starting, with Messi serving as their lucky charm.

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