The highly anticipated Asian Champions League opener between Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr and Iraqi club Al Shorta is set to kick off, but one key player is missing from the action. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar who joined Al Nassr in December 2022, is not included in the starting lineup for the game.
The absence of Ronaldo has sparked curiosity among fans. While the exact reason for his non-inclusion hasn’t been officially revealed, it’s likely related to tactical decisions or possible fitness concerns.
Here are the predicted starting lineups for both teams:
Al Nassr:
* Ospina (GK)
* Al Ghannam
* Al Amri
* Laporte
* Telles
* Alkhaibari
* Ayman Ahmed
* Al Hassan
* Brozovic
* Mane
* Ronaldo
Al Shorta:
* Fadhil (GK)
* Jasim
* Hashem
* Younis
* Yahya
* Khudhair
* Niang
* Coumbassa
* Farhan
* Saleh
* Al-Mawas
With the highly-anticipated clash about to commence, all eyes are on Al Nassr to see how they fare without Ronaldo. This game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to make a strong start to the tournament.
