Why is Cristiano Ronaldo Not Playing in Al-Kholood vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2024-25 Match? Know Reason Behind CR7's Absence
The 39-year-old forward was a major name missing from Al-Nassr's team sheet in their clash against Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25. Read below to find out why Cristiano Ronaldo is not playing the match.
Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing in the Al-Kholood vs Al-Nassr match in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25? Well, this might be a question in the minds of several fans who would have expected to watch the Portugal football team star in action when Al-Nassr faced Al-Kholood. The Knights of Najd are placed third on the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 points table and would need to register some victories on the trot to pile more pressure on leaders Al-Hilal and second-placed Al-Ittihad. In this article, we shall take a look at why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing in the Al-Kholood vs Al-Nassr match? Cristiano Ronaldo On The Lookout For Elderly Fan Who Went Viral During Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 Match Against Esteghlal FC, Says 'Any Info Would Be Appreciated'.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been in splendid form for Al-Nassr this season, scoring six goals so far in the Saudi Pro League so far. The 39-year-old has not shown any signs of slowing down at all as he targets the 1000-goal mark, something which he already spoke about wanting to attain in one of his videos on his official YouTube channel. Al-Nassr would hope to mount a serious title challenge this time around. The Knights of Najd have not won the Saudi Pro League title after the 2018-19 season. Cristiano Ronaldo Shares Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Al-Nassr, Says 'Proud To Be Part of the Family' (See Post).
Why is Cristiano Ronaldo Not Playing in the Al-Kholood vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2024-25 Match?
The Portugal football team star was not named in the matchday squad for the Al-Kholood vs Al-Nassr match in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25. The decision to leave out Cristiano Ronaldo from Al-Nassr's playing XI as well as matchday squad might be a tactical call made on the part of Stefano Pioli.
Al-Nassr's Team vs Al-Kholood
Cristiano Ronaldo had played in Al-Nassr's 1-0 win over Esteghlal FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 on October 22. The coach might have wanted to rest him for this clash and he was not picked.
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