Portugal can ´rest easy´ over Ronaldo´s condition for the World Cup, says Figo

Cristiano Ronaldo shall be in peak situation for the World Cup and Portugal can “relaxation simple” about what he’ll carry at Qatar 2022, says Selecao legend Luis Figo.

Famous person ahead Ronaldo has discovered himself out of the staff at Manchester United in current weeks, following on from a pre-season of uncertainty.

The 37-year-old reportedly needed to depart Previous Trafford simply 12 months after returning to be able to discover a transfer to a membership taking part in within the Champions League.

A transfer didn’t materialise, although, and Ronaldo’s solely begin this season beneath new boss Erik ten Hag got here within the humiliating 4-0 defeat at Brentford.

That’s partly defined by the very fact Ronaldo missed a lot of United’s pre-season as a result of private causes, however the Crimson Devils have chalked up 4 straight wins with the legendary ahead out of the beginning XI.

With a little bit over two months till Fernando Santos’ aspect start their World Cup marketing campaign towards Ghana, Portugal followers will hope their main man is afforded extra begins.

Actual Madrid nice Figo is assured he shall be in prime type for the match.

Talking on the FPF Soccer Talks 2022 in Lisbon, Figo mentioned: “I’ve little question about Cristiano [Ronaldo]’s high quality, dedication and professionalism. 

“I’m certain he’ll be on the World Cup in the absolute best [physical] situation. What is going to these circumstances be? I don’t know. 

“However no doubt, given his high quality and professionalism, as I mentioned, Portugal can relaxation simple about what he can provide to the Selecao.”

Portugal wanted to win a play-off towards North Macedonia to guide their spot in Qatar however, in a match thought of extensive open by most pundits, the Selecao will fancy their possibilities of a deep run.

Figo can be certain they could be a pressure to be reckoned with in Qatar.

“I believe Portugal has top-of-the-line groups on the earth. However a Euro and a World Cup rely upon many elements. Not solely on particular person and collective high quality,” he added.

“I hope that Portugal, after an advanced qualification section, can present its worth, that we will obtain our targets, that’s to say, attain the ultimate and win this World Cup.”

Throughout his taking part in days, Figo was concerned in one of the controversial transfers in soccer historical past when he swapped Barcelona for Clasico rivals Actual Madrid for a then world-record price again in July 2000.

The story of the transfer has been retold within the Netflix documentary ‘The Figo Affair: The Switch that Modified Soccer’.

Requested how he felt concerning the state of affairs having relived it through the present, Figo mentioned: “I lived it so I don’t really feel any completely different. 

“In fact, those that didn’t reside it, who’ve spoken and criticised, may have a unique feeling. However my feeling is identical as 22 years in the past.”