Ange Postecoglou, head coach of Al Nassr, has shared positive news regarding Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their AFC Champions League clash against Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana. During a pre-match press conference at Al-Awwal Park, Postecoglou praised the 41-year-old forward's physical and mental readiness, suggesting he will participate in the upcoming match. "Cristiano Ronaldo is in good shape mentally and physically, and you saw him in the last match, as he played the full game and scored a goal, so I am certain he is in good condition," Postecoglou stated.
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Ronaldo's recent international break was challenging, marked by a dispute with Portugal's head coach Jorge Jesus, leading to his early exit from the national team camp. This situation may result in potential sanctions for the captain. However, upon returning to Al Nassr, Ronaldo found support from fans, coaches, and teammates, a boost that he aims to leverage to regain confidence after his turbulent time with the national team. He is expected to rejoin the national squad in November, but maintaining strong form with Al Nassr will be crucial to demonstrating to Jesus why he deserves a starting position in the team despite their issues.
Al Nassr’s campaign in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite started poorly, with a 4–0 loss to Al Ain leaving them at the bottom of the standings. As they face Neftchi Fergana in their second match, securing victory at home is essential for Al Nassr to stay competitive in the tournament.