Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social media in the aftermath of Al-Nassr losing to Saudi Pro League title rivals Al-Ittihad to post a series of workout photos captioned with a cryptic message.
The former Manchester United player captained his new club to a second defeat in Jeddah since arriving in Saudi Arabia. Romarinho scored the only goal of the game as former Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo's side leapfrogged their Riyadh rivals into top spot.
Al-Ittihad also knocked Al-Nassr out of the Saudi Super Cup in January. One point now separates the two teams atop the table two-thirds of the way through the season with ten matches remaining, and Ronaldo has now stressed focus on what matters for the run-in.
"Focus on the outcome, not the obstacles," Ronaldo posted across his social media channels alongside images of the player doing a series of weight workouts while wearing Al-Nassr branded training attire. It is not the first time he has called for focus in the aftermath of this latest defeat either.
In its immediate aftermath, Ronaldo made his feelings clear. "Disappointed with the result, but we stay focused on our season and the games ahead," he posted. "Thank you Al Nassr fans for your support, we know we can count on you!"
Al-Nassr are next in action as soon as Tuesday when they resume their King Cup campaign with a quarter-final against Abha. Should they advance to the final four and then overcome the winners of Al-Hilal versus Al-Fateh, then they could be on a collision course to meet Al-Ittihad for a fourth time this season in the competition's final.
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