Saudi side Al Nassr has a lot on their plate for their coming game against rivals Al-Hilal. Both sides are currently occupying the top two spots on the points table. While Al-Nassr would love to close the gap with Al-Hilal, the team might take to the field without their skipper, Cristiano Ronaldo. However, it seems like manager Luis Castro already has a backup plan if Ronaldo fails to take to the field against Al-Hilal.

They took Cristiano off the field on his last outing during the AFC Champions League. The player suffered a neck injury in the last game and was substituted to avoid aggravating his injury. Al-Nassr will have to be at their best if they wish to get a win over their rivals, as Ronaldo’s absence would hurt the team. 

Luis Castro looks to make significant changes in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo

Al Nassr manager Luis Castro might have to tinker with his team combination for the coming game against Al-Hilal. The side could miss out on the services of Cristiano Ronaldo after they took the player off the field due to a neck injury.

According to reports, Luis Castro is thinking about playing Brazilian star Talisca as the number nine during the game against Al-Hilal. Fans saw the player training in the position during the practice session. While the player has done a fine job at his position, Al-Nassr will surely hope their skipper recovers in time for the game.

Despite his contingency plan, the manager remains confident that Ronaldo could make a comeback before the game. Castro seemed very hopeful during his press conference, stating Cristiano will be back for the match against Al-Hilal.

Luis Castro opens up on Cristiano’s injury

There have been a lot of concerns in the Al-Nassr camp around Cristiano Ronaldo’s availability for the Al-Hilal game. The skipper missed the team’s practice session for the game and was yet to recover from his injury. However, manager Luis Castro has seemingly maintained his composure in the situation.

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When the manager was asked about an update on the skipper’s health, Castro stated, “The medical staff is studying the injury. It is not an easy thing. God willing, the medical staff will do its job of healing and be ready for the next match.”

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