Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr predicted lineup for friendly clash against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

The last dance between two of the greatest players of all time

Having won the Arab Club Champions Cup, Al Nassr are second in the league behind league leaders Al Hilal. Luis Castro faces a big task in leading Al Nassr to the title this season. He will have to bring out the best in his players in the second half of the season in order to win the Saudi League. With the star studded lineup at his disposal, he will have to do everything he can to ensure a successful season. 

Here is the Al Nassr predicted lineup for the friendly clash against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami:

Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Nawaf Alaqidi (Goalkeeper)

Nawaf Alaqidi is one of the top goalkeepers in the league. He has three clean sheets this season and also saved a penalty and has replaced veteran goalkeeper David Ospina to establish himself as a no1. 

Alex Telles (Left Back)

Having struggled to establish himself in Manchester United and Sevilla, Al Nassr’s former Manchester United left-back has found his best form again. This season he has scored two goals and provided two assists for the team.

Aymeric Laporte (Centre Back)

When he was at Manchester City, the treble winner established himself as one of the best centre-backs in Europe. At Al Nassr, he has formed a formidable partnership with Al Amri. His presence has made Al Nassr one of the contenders for the title this season. He has taken Al Nassr into second place this season. 

Abdulelah Al Amri (Centre Back)

Abdulelah Al Amri has forged an incredible partnership with fellow center back La Porte to put Al Nassr in a strong position in the league. In this match, he will have to stop Messi and co. from scoring goals. He has made ten appearances for the team scoring one goal.

Sultan Al Ghanam (Right Back)

As one of the top right-backs in the league, Sultan Al Ghanam has made the position his own with consistent performance in both halves of the field. This season he has assisted the team five times, indicating his offensive capabilities. 

Marcelo Brozovic (Central Midfielder)

Al Nassr’s Croatian International is an all-round midfielder who dictates the game’s pace. Since signing in the summer, he has helped Al Nassr reach a new level with his set-piece deliveries and his creativity. In this season, he has scored two goals and contributed three assists, and he plans to make a major impact on the team in the future. 

Al Sulaiheem (Central Midfielder)

With the departure of Seko Fofana, he will have the opportunity to become a regular for the team. He has made 11 appearances this term providing one assist. The second half of the season will be crucial for him to break up the play and provide defensive cover for the backline. 

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Otavio (Attacking Midfielder)

Al Nassr have put a lot of effort into bringing Otavio to the team as he was their main target to strengthen the team. He has repaid the faith by putting up several impressive performances. Otavio is a hardworking midfielder who works tirelessly for the team and contributes greatly to their improvement.

Talisca (Right Winger)

With eleven goals and four assists in this campaign, Talisca has been a popular figure in the team. For Al Nassr, the Brazilian International is expected to be an integral part of a formidable trio with Ronaldo and Mane that complements one another well. The trio will play a crucial role in the second half of the season. 

Mohammed Maran (Left Winger)

Having made a series of impressive cameo appearances, the Saudi Arabia International has gradually integrated into the team. As a right midfielder, he can play anywhere in the front line. In this friendly match, he will be eager to impress Luis Castro in order to establish himself as a regular in the team after making three appearances for the team this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Striker)

The top scorer for 2023 was Cristiano Ronaldo, with 53 goals, beating the likes of Haaland, he has been in incredible form this season. With 20 goals to his name, he has topped the Saudi league’s assists chart as well with nine assists in 18 games.

This match will be a chance for Cristiano Ronaldo to show his old rival how he is getting better with age. But now Al Nassr have announced that Ronaldo will miss the upcoming match against Inter Miami. Abdulrahman Ghareeb who got knocked out of AFC Asian Cup with Saudi Arabia can feature ahead of Ronaldo.

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