US EditionSaudi Arabia: Cristiano Ronaldo dropped from Al-Nassr squad to face Damac
- Al Nassr dropped captain Cristiano Ronaldo from the Saudi Pro League squad against Damac Tuesday.
- Al Nassr coach Stefano Pioli made the rest prioritizing their AFC Champions League effort.
- This tactical call preserved the 40-year-old's shape for the Saturday quarterfinal match.
- Pioli stated the team is now "fully focused on Asia".
- The decision reflects the club's priority on securing a continental trophy.
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Ronaldo is rested and returning his attention to an Asian Champions League title
Cristiano Ronaldo has rested and now he's returning his attention to winning his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia. Despite breaking the Saudi Pro League’s scoring record last season and leading the standings in this campaign, the 40-year-old Ronaldo is…
Saudi Arabia: Cristiano Ronaldo dropped from Al-Nassr squad to face Damac
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped from the matchday squad to face Damac in a Saudi Pro League fixture on Tuesday. Ronaldo has been excluded from the 20-man squad for the crucial league clash. Sadio Mané is also absent due to suspension. In the absence of the superstar forwards, Jhon Durán will lead Al Nassr’s attack. According to A Bola, Al Nassr head coach Stefano Pioli is prioritising the club’s campaign in the AFC Champions …
Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing in Al Nassr vs Damac Saudi Pro League match?
According to media reports, Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a rest by manager Stefano Pioli to ensure he is fully prepared for the imminent AFC Champions League quarterfinal against Yokohama Marinos.
Ronaldo leads Al Nassr’s hunt for AFC CL glory in Saudi-hosted finals - Egyptian Gazette
JEDDAH — Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr are one of three big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs hunting AFC Champions League glory on home soil when the final knockout stages begin on Friday. The desert nation hosts the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final of Asia’s premier club competition — given a new look and format this year as the AFC Champions League Elite — from April 25 to May 3 in Jeddah. The cash-rich Saudi clubs have lured stars from Eu…
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