Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player for Al Nassr, is doing great this season! He has scored 16 goals and made three assists in the Saudi Pro League, plus six more goals in the AFC Champions League. However, ahead of the important match against Persepolis, fans are asking: Will Ronaldo play?
The answer is no. Al Nassr has announced that Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Jader Duran will not play in today’s match against Persepolis. Although the team hasn’t said why, it seems they are giving Ronaldo some rest before more important games ahead. Reports say neither player is injured.
Since Al Nassr has already made it to the knockout stage, they can afford to rest their star players. Even though fans will be disappointed not to see Ronaldo, the team must show how strong they are without him.
Without Ronaldo, Al Nassr faces a big challenge. The last time he missed a game was in December 2024 against Al Sadd, and they lost 2-1. Al Nassr scored only once from an own goal by Romain Saiss, showing how much they rely on Ronaldo’s scoring ability.
The match against Persepolis won’t be easy. The Iranian team is fighting for their chance to qualify too. Al Nassr’s other key players, like Sadio Mané and Marcelo Brozović, will need to shine in Ronaldo’s absence.
Predicted Lineup for Al Nassr vs. Persepolis:
– Goalkeeper: Bento
– Defenders: Al Ghamdi, Simakan, Laporte, Al Nadji
– Midfielders: Mané, Al Khaibari, Brozović, Otávio
– Forwards: Al Fatil, Ghareeb
This setup will push Sadio Mané to take on a bigger role in attack, while Brozović will need to keep control in midfield for stability.
Match Prediction: Will Al Nassr win without Ronaldo?
Al Nassr is generally a stronger team, but they might face challenges without Ronaldo. Persepolis has a good defense and likes to counter-attack. A lot will depend on how well Mané and Ghareeb perform.
Match Prediction:
– Al Nassr: 1
– Persepolis: 1 (Possibly a draw)
– If Al Nassr struggles to score, Persepolis might win 2-1.
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