Al Nassr have began the 2025-26 season in high type, remaining undefeated in each the AFC Champions League 2 and the Saudi Professional League. This success is basically because of the arrival of coach Jorge Jesus, who has applied a powerful offensive type. They go to Istiklol in the present day, aiming for a victory to reaffirm their high contenders standing within the Champions League 2. In the meantime, Cristiano Ronaldo shall be absent for in the present day’s sport, prompting considerations amongst followers.
Though Cristiano Ronaldo is in high type after scoring a spectacular bicycle kick objective within the final match, the veteran is not going to to play on this sport. In earlier press conferences, Coach Jorge Jesus has acknowledged a number of instances that the Portuguese participant isn’t normally anticipated to play in any away video games exterior Saudi Arabia, permitting him to relaxation after his nice efforts within the league.
Contemplating their spectacular performances within the AFC Champions League 2, coach Jorge Jesus will select another lineup, as he has accomplished in earlier video games. With Joao Felix, Angelo, and Wesley Gassova, the staff may goal for a standout efficiency to safe a victory. Nonetheless, Sadio Mane and Haroune Camara might contribute from the bench, offering beneficial options for the staff.
Cristiano, regardless of having a powerful yr, has not but debuted within the AFC Champions League 2 this season. Even with out his contributions, Al Nassr have showcased a powerful capacity for rotation, demonstrating the depth of their bench—a method Jorge Jesus has emphasised since his arrival. It doesn’t imply the Portuguese star received’t take part within the competitors; he may nonetheless be chosen for the ultimate levels, given his substantial influence throughout the staff.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr FC in the course of the King’s Cup in opposition to Al Ittihad.
Al Nassr confirmed lineup vs. Istiklol
With a full squad and no accidents, Al Nassr determined to area another, however robust lineup in opposition to Istiklol, holding Joao Felix and Angelo within the beginning lineup. Nevertheless, coach Jorge Jesus determined to maintain Sadio Mane and Haroune Camara on the bench, giving him choices to vary the sport. Undefeated within the competitors, they’re the favorites to take the victory in the present day.
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Contemplating this, Al Nassr will play as follows:



