Jesus Commands Major Al-Nassr Lineup Changes, Benches 8 Against Arkadag
Jorge Jesus, the head coach of Al-Nassr, has implemented significant roster changes ahead of their AFC Champions League quarter-final against Turkmen Arkadag. In a strategic move, he has benched eight prominent players for the upcoming match on Wednesday evening.
Major Changes to Al-Nassr Lineup
In a bid to manage player fatigue during this busy period, Jesus has opted to rest several stars. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane are among the eight players excluded from the trip to Turkmenistan.
Benched Players
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Sadio Mane
- Kingsley Coman
- Marcelo Brozovic
- Mohamed Simakan
- Inigo Martinez
- Joao Felix
- Nawaf Al-Aqidi
This decision highlights the coaching staff’s intention to allow other team members an opportunity to shine. Such changes may also prepare Al-Nassr for future matches across various competitions.
Match Overview
Al-Nassr is set to face Arkadag in the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarter-finals. The match is crucial as a positive outcome will ease the team’s efforts in the return leg.
The club’s delegation traveled to Turkmenistan on Tuesday, underscoring their focus on every detail to ensure success. Al-Nassr aims to capitalize on this opportunity and move a step closer to winning the Asian title.
