Cristiano Ronaldo, the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League with 23 goals, is expected to be left out of Al-Nassr’s upcoming match against Al-Akhdoud due to a “lack of readiness”. This decision was reported by Al-Riyadh and confirmed by the popular account ByanNassr. Additionally, Aymeric Laporte, who has been training individually due to tensions with manager Stefano Pioli, is reportedly close to leaving the club, with Marseille being one of the potential destinations.
After suffering two consecutive defeats, Al-Nassr has little left to play for in the league as they cannot catch up to the teams ahead of them. Jhon Duran and Sadio Mane are expected to lead the attack in the upcoming match against Al-Akhdoud, who are fighting to avoid relegation.
Laporte, a Euro 2024 winner with Spain, has been a key player for Al-Nassr, scoring nine goals in 69 appearances. Despite his contributions, he has not been included in recent squads and is now considering his options for a potential transfer.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo, who has not scored in over three-and-a-half hours, continues to lead the goal-scoring charts in the league. With 23 goals to his name, he remains ahead of players like Karim Benzema and Abderrazak Hamdallah in the race for the Golden Boot.
As Al-Nassr prepares for their upcoming match, the absence of Ronaldo and the potential departure of Laporte have raised questions about the team’s future lineup and performance in the league.