The Portuguese football club FC Porto, known for its dominance in the league and domestic cup competitions, has experienced several recent injuries to their key players.

One such injury is that of star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who sustained a knee ligament injury during training on Tuesday night. The injury is believed to be a result of a clash with another player while training. The Brazilian international is currently out for a few weeks, which means he will miss crucial matches against his former club, Real Madrid, and the other top clubs in Europe.

Another injury suffered by Ronaldo was a hip flexor strain, which affected his ability to run at full speed. He had been suffering from this issue since mid-December and it is likely that he will need time to recover fully before returning to competitive action.

Ronaldo's absence has left a significant void in the team's attack, as they have struggled to find a consistent rhythm without him. His replacement, Marcelo, has also struggled to fill the void left by Ronaldo's departure, as he has not found the same form or pace as he once did.

The injury update comes just days after the club announced the signing of new midfielder Pedro. However, the Brazilian international has only made three appearances so far this season, and despite promising performances, there is still much work to be done to get him back into the starting lineup.

Despite the challenges facing the club, FC Porto remains one of the most dominant teams in the league, and they remain hopeful of making a strong start to the new campaign. With Ronaldo out and Pedro unavailable, they will need to rely on other players to step up and provide the required firepower. But as the team prepares for the upcoming fixtures, they can't help but look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.

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