Why isn't Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Portugal against Croatia today in the Nations League?

Cristiano Ronaldo has been rested for Portugal's Nations League match against Croatia

Ronaldo has been given a break by Portugal coach Fernando Santos

Cristiano Ronaldo has been rested for Portugal's Nations League match against Croatia on Saturday. The 37-year-old forward has been given a break by Portugal coach Fernando Santos, who wants to give him a chance to recover from a busy season with Manchester United. Ronaldo has played in all of Portugal's matches so far in the Nations League, and he has scored two goals. However, he has looked tired in recent matches, and Santos believes that he needs a rest. "Cristiano Ronaldo is a very important player for us, but he needs to rest," Santos said. "He has played a lot of matches this season, and he is tired. I want to give him a chance to recover, so that he can be fresh for the World Cup." Ronaldo is expected to return to the Portugal team for their next match, which is against Czech Republic on Tuesday. Portugal are currently top of their Nations League group, and they need to avoid defeat against Croatia to secure a place in the semi-finals. Santos is confident that his team can win without Ronaldo, but he knows that they will miss his experience and leadership. "We have a good team, and we are confident that we can win without Cristiano Ronaldo," Santos said. "But he is a very important player for us, and we will miss him."