Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered a major injury in his right foot during training with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, according to reports from the United Arab Emirates.
The Portuguese star was involved in a collision with a teammate during a training session on Monday and immediately left the pitch in pain. He was taken to hospital for treatment but it is not yet clear what the extent of his injury is.
Ronaldo has been in fine form this season, scoring nine goals in his first eight appearances for the club. The 36-year-old has also helped them reach the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League, where they will face Al Duhail next week.
The news comes just days after Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes revealed that he had signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2025. The deal reportedly includes a release clause of $40 million (£31m), making him one of the highest-paid footballers in the world.
It remains to be seen how long Ronaldo will be out of action and whether he will be able to recover in time for the upcoming international break. However,Serie A Overview it is likely that he will miss the rest of the season if he requires surgery.
In the meantime, Ronaldo's teammates have stepped up to fill his void, with Brazilian winger Edinson Cavani stepping into the team's attack. It will be interesting to see how the team performs without their star striker, but there is no doubt that Ronaldo's absence will have a significant impact on the team's chances of success.