FIFA Confederations Cup 2017: 5 reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo should not feature in the tournament

Modified Jun 12, 2017 12:24 GMT

FUNCHAL, MADEIRA, PORTUGAL - MARCH 28: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action during the International friendly match between Portugal and Sweden at Barreiros stadium on March 28, 2017 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images) — Ronaldo will lead Portugal in the 2017 Confederations Cup

#4 Confed involvement casts doubt on Super Cup appearance

Real Madrid v Sevilla FC - UEFA Super Cup : News Photo — Ronaldo led his side to the UEFA Super Cup last time around but is unlikely to feature in 2017

Another tantalising fixture that “Ronnie” could skip is the huge UEFA Super Cup match.

Setting UEFA Champions League winners against Europa League champions, Ronaldo looked set to be reunited with his former employers Manchester United, but not that is not a guarantee at all.

Marca have claimed that Madrid are happy to leave him out so that he gets some rest time.

It's probably for the best, but even the minimal rest he does get will not be enough for him – having played regularly this past season, CR7 needs more down time than usual if he is to go again for another Ballon d’Or crown.

Edited by Staff Editor