Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight for Al-Nassr vs Al-Najma in Saudi Pro League 2025-26?
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The Portuguese icon trained ahead of the game.
As the seasoned forward gets closer to making a comeback for Al Nassr ahead of their pivotal Saudi Pro League match against Al Najma, the focus firmly returns to Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese legend seems prepared to return after being sidelined for almost a month, providing a much-needed boost for a team aiming for domestic success.
The Portugal star missed international friendlies in the March window after pulling his hamstring during Al Nassr’s 1-3 defeat to Al Fayha in February.
Jorge Jesus, Nassr’s head coach, revealed that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will be back in the matchday squad before Friday’s game against Al Najma.
With eight matches remaining, Al-Nassr lead the Saudi Pro League standings with 67 points from 26 games. Ronaldo is aiming for his first league championship in Saudi Arabia, and Nassr will try to maintain the advantage.
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight?
After recuperating from an injury that kept him out for a month, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return to the pitch.
Ronaldo is expected to be part of the matchday squad. Head coach Jorge Jesus confirmed in his pre-match conversation. The news follows the forward’s return to training and positive indications of his recuperation.
Sadio Mane, who overcame an ankle injury that had similarly interfered with his international obligations with Senegal, is also scheduled to return alongside him.
“We have a training session today, and Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane are expected to return. Mohamed Simakan’s injury is minor, and he will train with us, while Kingsley Coman is feeling fatigued, and we will assess him in today’s training,” Jesus told the reporters on the eve of the match.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight?
Yes, he could appear off the bench.
Where do Al-Nassr stand in the table?
They are first in the Saudi Pro League table.
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