Al Riyadh Coach Welcomes Potential Cristiano Ronaldo Appearance Ahead of Match

Al Nassr may see Cristiano Ronaldo make his season debut against Al Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League match on Friday, although his participation remains uncertain. The 41-year-old has not played this season due to missing the first two matches after a preseason absence, but he has returned to individual training and is included in the squad for the match.

Al Riyadh's coach, Mauricio Dulac, praised Ronaldo, calling him a legend of football and expressing that it would be a pleasure for everyone if he plays. Al Nassr enters the match with momentum, having won their last two games, while Al Riyadh seeks to recover from a loss in their season opener.

Dulac acknowledged the challenge posed by Al Nassr's strong squad but noted that competing against top players can elevate his team's performance. Meanwhile, Al Nassr will be without six players for the match, with some absences attributed to squad management rather than injuries.