Okaz has learned from its own sources that Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, the leader of the Al-Nasrawi team, has informed Director of Technical Staff Jesús that he does not want to take part in the match against Turkmenistan’s Alkadag, where both teams will meet in the second AFC Champions League competition, despite Aldon’s regular participation in the team training this afternoon (Sunday). He will not accompany the delegation in the Saudi capital (Riyadh) and will continue his own program to fully prepare for the upcoming matches. The upcoming regional and continental competitions will require high physical effort and high concentration.
In the context of Al Nasr Club’s continental ambitions, the match against Al-Qada is of particular importance for Nasr Club, as AFC Champions League 2 (the new edition of the Asian Championship) represents a strategic objective for the club management and fans hungry for overseas titles. Despite Ronaldo’s absence, the technical staff is hopeful that the team’s other stars can continue their winning streak and secure a spot in the upper rounds, especially since the team has a strong replacement bench and elements that can make a difference.
According to information obtained by Okaz from undisclosed sources, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the Al Nasr team, has informed head coach Jesus of his intention not to play in the match against Turkmenistan’s Alkadag, which the two teams are scheduled to face in AFC Champions League 2. This is despite the fact that ‘Don’ attended the team’s training session this afternoon (Sunday). He did not accompany the delegation, preferring to stay in the Saudi capital (Riyadh) and continue his personal program to best prepare himself for upcoming regional and continental challenges that require high physical effort and great concentration.
The match against Al-Qadag is particularly important for the Al Nasr team in terms of the club’s continental ambitions, as the AFC Champions League 2 (the newly introduced version of the Asian Championship) represents a strategic objective for the club management and fans who aspire to external titles. Despite Ronaldo’s absence, the coaching staff is relying on the team’s other stars to continue their winning streak and secure a spot in the upper stages, especially as the team has a strong bench and players who can make a difference.
