"Ronaldo, 41, sustained a right hamstring problem while playing for Saudi Pro League leaders Al Nassr on February 28 and has been undergoing treatment in Madrid."
"Martinez quickly moved to calm fears over Ronaldo's World Cup participation. 'No, he's not in danger,' the coach said when announcing the squad."
"'Guedes is a versatile player. He's scored nine goals this season and is in excellent form. He's a game-changing striker, a player who is of great interest to us.'"
"'Six Premier League-based players feature in the squad, including Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, who has been in scintillating form this season with seven goals and 16 assists in 27 league games.'"
Cristiano Ronaldo has been excluded from Portugal's squad for March World Cup warm-up friendlies due to a right hamstring injury sustained while playing for Al Nassr. He is undergoing treatment in Madrid and will miss matches against Mexico and the United States. Coach Roberto Martinez reassured that Ronaldo's injury is minor and he should return in one to two weeks. Goncalo Guedes has been called up in Ronaldo's absence, having scored nine goals this season, while six Premier League players are included in the squad.
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