Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be absent from Al-Nassr’s squad after Australian head coach Ange Postecoglou decided to leave him out of the squad for today’s Tuesday clash against Al-Diriyah in the Round of 32 of the King’s Cup.
Ronaldo’s absence is part of the coaching staff’s plan to prepare him for upcoming competitions, especially after he joined Al-Nassr training late following a period of rest after representing Portugal at the World Cup.
Ronaldo out of Al-Nassr squad against Al-Diriyah
Al-Nassr’s squad for the match includes Iraqi player Haider Abdul Karim among the foreign players, alongside the rest of the club’s foreign professionals who featured in the recent league match against Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League.
The coaching staff continues to handle Ronaldo cautiously, with the aim of restoring his full physical and technical fitness ahead of the upcoming matches, given the importance of the season and the competitions in which the team is involved.
Abdulilah Al-Amri and Awad Aman return
Al-Nassr’s squad also saw the return of Abdulilah Al-Amri and Awad Aman to the coach’s plans after receiving medical clearance and being declared fit to face Al-Diriyah.
The medical staff cleared both players to participate after confirming their ability to play, leaving the final decision on whether they will start to the coach.
Postecoglou to decide the lineup during the technical meeting
Ange Postecoglou did not finalize the starting lineup for Al-Nassr’s match against Al-Diriyah during the final training session.
The coach asked all players to maintain their physical and mental readiness, with his final choices to be determined during the technical meeting before the match.
Al-Nassr are looking to make a strong start to their King’s Cup campaign, especially since knockout matches leave little room for mistakes.
Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Mohammed Maran absent
Meanwhile, Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Mohammed Maran will miss the match against Al-Diriyah due to injury and a lack of fitness.
The coaching staff is dealing with the absences according to each player’s condition, focusing on not using any player before they are fully medically and physically ready.
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo will continue to be absent for Al-Nassr’s Round of 32 King’s Cup match against Al-Diriyah after Ange Postecoglou decided to leave him out as part of a plan to prepare the player for upcoming competitions. Meanwhile, Abdulilah Al-Amri and Awad Aman return to the squad, while Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Mohammed Maran remain sidelined due to injury.
Why is Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Al-Nassr against Al-Diriyah?
Ange Postecoglou decided to leave him out as part of a plan to prepare him for upcoming competitions after he joined training late.
Will Ronaldo play in the King’s Cup?
He will miss the Round of 32 match against Al-Diriyah, while his availability for upcoming matches has yet to be determined.
Who are the notable players returning to Al-Nassr’s squad?
Abdulilah Al-Amri and Awad Aman have returned after receiving medical clearance.
Who is absent from Al-Nassr due to injury?
Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Mohammed Maran will miss the match against Al-Diriyah due to a lack of fitness.
