Portugal Football Federation chief responds when asked if Cristiano Ronaldo is fit to return to NT after Jorge Jesus criticism

The president of the Portugal Football Federation (FPF) Pedro Proença has revealed his thoughts on whether Cristiano Ronaldo is fit to return to the national team. The 41-year-old was critical of head coach Jorge Jesus after a breach of trust between them earlier this month, leading him to leave camp.

Proença spoke to reporters after a ceremony in Madeira, the hometown of the Portuguese icon, and he was asked if Ronaldo should return after his criticism of the coach. The president affirmed that the forward can return to the team, particularly judging by the fact that he has revealed his willingness to return.

He pointed out, however, that the solution is not automatic, and there needs to be a dialogue between all interested parties to find the right solutions. "It is evident that Ronaldo is capable of returning.

This has already been demonstrated by his own intention in the letter he wrote, it has already been said by the national team coach, the Portuguese Football Federation has also given its opinion and, therefore, what I have been saying is that now is the time for tranquility, for us all to sit down at the table and find the right solutions," he said. Proença was in Copenhagen for a meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus after theAl-Nassrman refused to train with the squad.

His refusal was as a result of this failure of Jesus to honour an agreement between them, which subsequently led him to leave the camp. Cristiano Ronaldo revealed as part of a lengthy statement earlier this month that he is open to a return to the national team.

Portugal and Jesus will also look to have him back with the team and draw a line under the episode from the last international window. Portugal star reveals wish for Cristiano Ronaldo return Portugal midfielder Vitinha has revealed that he hopes for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the squad.

The 26-year-old was in the last camp as the relationship between Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus deteriorated to the point of the captain walking out of the squad. Expand Tweet Speaking to TNT Sports after the UEFA Champions League game between PSG and Manchester City on Wednesday, Vitinha issued a plea for the situation to be resolved.

He revealed that the whole of the national team squad shared the same mindset, as they want their captain to return to the team. Despite Ronaldo's absence in the latter two games, Portugal managed to win all of their games in the last international window.

Gonçalo Ramos scored in the three games missed by Ronaldo, underlining his capability to be decisive in the absence of the talismanic captain.