Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud: Will Cristiano Ronaldo play
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Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud details: All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo as Saudi Pro League 2024-25 resumes after international break.
Match details
Match Details: Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud
Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Venue: Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh
Kick-off: 8:00 PM KSA
Al Nassr currently sits fourth in the table with 25 points, trailing second-placed Al Hilal by nine points. After a disappointing 1-2 loss to league leaders Al Ittihad in their last outing, Stefano Pioli’s side will be eager to bounce back and regain momentum in the title race. Meanwhile, Al Akhdoud comes into the match with confidence, having secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Al Wehda in their previous game.
Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud predicted lineups:
Al Nassr: Bento (gk); Sultan Al-Ghannam, Mohamed Simakan, Aymeric Laporte, Nawaf Boushal; Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem, Marcelo Brozovic; Angelo Gabriel, Otavio, Sadio Mane; Mohammed Maran
Al Akhdoud: Paulo Vitor (gk); Awad Khamis, Naif Asiri, Alyami, Diego Ferreira; Santiago Pedroza, Eid Al Muwallad, Petros; Christian Bassogog, Ibrahima Kone, Saviour Godwin
Will Cristiano Ronaldo play?
Will Cristiano Ronaldo Return to Boost Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League Campaign? Fans Hold Their Breath!
Al Nassr fans are eagerly awaiting Cristiano Ronaldo’s return as the Saudi Pro League resumes, but his participation in Thursday’s clash against Al Akhdoud at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh is now in doubt. Reports suggest that the Portuguese legend may miss the match due to an abdominal strain picked up during his recent games.
Sitting fourth in the table with 25 points, Al Nassr will be desperate for a win to climb up to third place and keep their title hopes alive. A victory would give them 29 points, putting them back in the fight with rivals Al-Ittihad, Al Hilal, and Al-Qadisiyah. Fans know that Ronaldo’s presence on the pitch could make all the difference.
Despite the uncertainty, fans are hopeful. One supporter said:
"We need CR7 now more than ever. He’s not just a player; he’s our inspiration!"
Another added:
"Even if he’s not fully fit, seeing Ronaldo with the team motivates everyone. Let’s bring that fighting spirit back!"
The last time Ronaldo played, he scored in Al Nassr’s tough 1-2 loss against Al-Ittihad, proving that he’s still a game-changer. And just recently, he was honoured as the all-time top goal-scorer at the Globe Soccer Awards 2024, showing that his legendary status is stronger than ever.
Al Nassr fans will be hoping that their star player makes a heroic return and leads the charge toward another unforgettable season. The countdown to Thursday begins… and all eyes are on Ronaldo!
What happened to Cristiano Ronaldo?
According to a Sportstar report, the 37-year-old Ronaldo is suffering from abdominal issues and is likely to be sidelined till this weekend. Al Nassr are also set to miss Abdullah Al Khaibari and Sami Al Najei.
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