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Tom Doyle

Cristiano Ronaldo injury: Juventus confirm star should return for Champions League clash vs Ajax

Cristiano Ronaldo should not be at risk of missing next month's Champions League quarter-final meeting with Ajax after Juventus confirmed that their star forward suffered a minor thigh injury for Portugal.

The 34-year-old was withdrawn hurt after 30 minutes of Portugal's Euro 2020 qualifying match against Serbia on Monday, which ended as a 1-1 draw.

A statement from Juve on Tuesday said: "Cristiano Ronaldo underwent tests in Portugal that revealed a minor injury to his right thigh flexors.

"He will be monitored and subjected to further tests to establish when he can return to competitive action."

The Bianconeri face Empoli when the Serie A season resumes on Saturday, with games against Cagliari and AC Milan taking place in early April before a trip to Amsterdam to face Ajax beckons on April 10.

(AFP/Getty Images)

Additional reporting by the Press Association.

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