After a disappointing performance in the Al-Nassr draw with Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrated a “strong” ice bath recuperation process.

After a disappointing performance in the Al-Nassr draw with Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrated a “strong” ice bath recuperation process.What transpired? Ronaldo, who played a complete 90 minutes in his team’s headline match against the Saudi Pro League champions on Friday, posed with a smile and both thumbs up from an ice bath as he recuperates. THE

LARGER IMAGE In a game in which Ronaldo was unusually silent, Ronaldo and his team Al-Nassr were compelled to settle for a draw against their bitter rivals and table champions. He was largely ineffectual, registering only three shots. His evening was further exacerbated by receiving a yellow card for a reckless challenge on his countryman, Joao Cancelo. After a 1-0 loss to Al-Taawoun in the round of 16 of the Kings’ Cup, in which Ronaldo missed a penalty to tie the game in extra time, this subpar performance followed. WHAT RONALDO SAID Ronaldo stated in the caption that accompanied the post, “Recovery game strong!” I make an effort to utilise the ice bath on a regular basis in order to facilitate the recovery and rejuvenation of my body in preparation for each forthcoming game.

WHAT IS NEXT FOR RONALDO? Al-Nassr will be hoping that the ice immersion will effectively reset Ronaldo as they prepare to face Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday. The following weekend, they will host sixth-placed Al-Riyadh in the league. Stefano Pioli, the manager, will be anxious to witness Ronaldo’s return to his best form for those games.