India, March 20 -- With Portugal set to announce its squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and the USA, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be absent due to injury. In a recent interview, head coach Roberto Martinez broke his silence on the star striker's injury.

Ronaldo sustained a hamstring injury during a recent Saudi Pro League match and is currently recovering in Spain. But according to reports, his recovery is taking longer than expected, and he hasn't yet returned to action.

Speaking to Observador YouTube channel, Martinez was asked if Portugal's medical team had given him any update regarding Ronaldo's fitness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "No one can provide that guarantee. If I had that guarantee, I would ...