This Wednesday, Al Nassr start their marketing campaign within the AFC Champions League Two with a house match towards Istiklol of Tajikistan. Regardless of the importance of the fixture, Cristiano Ronaldo — the staff’s largest star — is not going to be within the beginning lineup.
Ronaldo was disregarded of the squad by head coach Jorge Jesus for this opening continental match of the season. Whereas there was no official announcement, a report from Al-Riyadiyah means that the Portuguese ahead has been given a relaxation.
Up to now within the 2025–26 season, Cristiano has appeared in 4 matches for Al Nassr — two within the Saudi Tremendous Cup, together with the ultimate loss to Al Ahli, and two within the opening rounds of the Saudi Professional League. His most up-to-date outing got here this previous Sunday in a 2–0 win over Al Kholood, the place he performed the complete 90 minutes.
How will Al Nassr play with out Cristiano Ronaldo?
Since his arrival in Saudi Arabia on the finish of 2022, Ronaldo has been a fixture in Al Nassr’s lineup. So, on the uncommon events he’s unavailable, it opens the door for attacking choices that don’t usually get an opportunity.
Cristiano’s position at middle ahead will likely be stuffed by Haroune Camara, the Saudi striker who joined Al Nassr simply days in the past from Al Shabab and has but to make his official debut. Actually, he was on the bench this previous Sunday towards Al Kholood however didn’t see any minutes.
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Al Nassr’s beginning lineup for Wednesday’s match towards Istiklol is: Bento; Sultan, Amri, Iñigo Martinez, Saad; Khaibary, Angelo; Joao Felix, Wesley, Ghareeb; Haroune Camara.
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