Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight for Al-Nassr vs Damac in Saudi Pro League?
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Title contenders Al-Nassr will return to league action tonight.
As another pivotal Saudi Pro League evening draws near, Cristiano Ronaldo is once again the centre of attention. Al-Nassr will travel to play Damac in a match that is full of intrigue, pressure, and unsolved questions.
The leagueâs most effective assault is looking for rhythm, stability, and momentum following a tumultuous run that momentarily threatened to ruin its title aspirations. However, there is a question around the visitors prior to kickoffânot regarding their calibre, but rather over how they will line up and whether or not their talisman will enter the field.
Al-Nassr know going into matchday 16 that every point is now highly important. A devastating four-match winless streak was broken with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Al-Shabab. However, the damage to the title chase has already been done.
The team needs to perform almost flawlessly going forward because they are currently seven points behind leaders Al-Hilal.
With 42 goals in 15 league games, the best return in the division, Jorge Jesusâ team has been explosive going forward. But recent defensive weakness and inconsistent play on away days have prompted unsettling concerns. Therefore, the trip to Damac is a test of fortitude, depth, and game management rather than just another match.
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight?
When word spread that Cristiano Ronaldo had skipped Mondayâs group training session in favour of recuperation work within the clubâs medical facilities, the fan base became alarmed halfway through the preparations.
The 40-year-old forward âmissed the group practice and took advantage of the clubâs health facilities in cooperation with the coaching staff, to avoid physical fatigue after participating in two matches in less than a week,â according to Al-Riyadiyah.
The choice was characterised as a planned move in a busy schedule, rather than an injury-related one. Moreover, he was later seen in training; hence, he should be in the lineup ahead of the game.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight?
It is likely to feature. The training he missed was for recovery rather than any injury.
Why did Ronaldo miss training?
The forward rested and focused on recovering to avoid physical fatigue.
Where do Al-Nassr stand in the table?
Al-Nassr are third in the Saudi Pro League table.
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