Hours Before Champions League Debut, Terrible Cristiano Ronaldo Injury Update Strikes Al Nassr Threatening Chances of Playing vs Persepolis

Cristiano Ronaldo made an illustrious mark in the league fixtures for Al Nassr. The Portuguese maestro demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess in consecutive games for the Saudi side. However, fans and the club are concerned about CR7‘s health ahead of their Champions League debut match this Tuesday against Iranian side Persepolis.

CR7 is on the brink of making his first appearance in the AFC, but his bow could be delayed. Although Cristiano Ronaldo has traveled to Tehran, there is a concern that will leave his participation in the air until all doubts are erased an hour before kickoff.

Cristiano Ronaldo in doubt for Al Nassr’s next fixture

The Portuguese megastar has maintained his fitness well. He is playing at an elite level when several of his ex-teammates have taken on coaching or punditry roles. Despite that, CR7 experienced exhaustion following his stint in the Saudi Pro League.

The 38-year-old found the back of the net against Al Raed to propel ‘Al Alami’ to their fourth SPL win. This saw the striker take his goal count to seven, after just six games. These exertions seem to have taken a lot out of the 38-year-old, with the talisman facing fatigue ahead of the Persepolis game.

Regarding these injury doubts, Saudi journalist Abdulaziz Al-Osaimi wrote, “I hope the legend is put to rest in Tehran trip. The myth is that he has to make an effort And tiredness yesterday after camp and travel and the next league match is very close. Good luck to the legend.” Ronaldo will be eager to take to the field, but as the games come thick and fast, the aging 5-time Ballon d’Or winner’s efforts are catching up.

Following the game against Persepolis, the games will come thick and fast. Al Nassr will play Al Ahli in the SPL on September 22. Three days later they will face Ohod in the King Cup. These fixtures further heat up the fatigue concerns regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, who may not start all three. Meanwhile, the strong Iranian side is set to face off against Al Nassr in the inaugural match of the group stage.

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Al Nassr is set to face the Iranian champs in the AFC Champions League

Al Nassr will encounter Persepolis in the Champions League match at Azadi Stadium in Iran. Before this fixture, the teams had faced each other 3 times where Al Alami scored a total of four goals while the home side managed only two. Both the Asian giants have won one game each and evenly split the third. The Iranian league champions are currently leading the Persian Gulf Pro League standings and will enter the match with an unbeaten 14-game streak.

Although Ronaldo’s side is also on quite a run with four wins on the bounce, they stand sixth in the Saudi Professional League. A win in Tehran will take Al Nassr’s streak to six in all competitions. Ronaldo’s seven goals and three assists in four league games, combined with one assist in the AFC qualification round, show that his eye for goal has not diminished.

As a result, soccer enthusiasts are eager for CR7’s debut in the league and will hope for him to maintain his impressive form if he is fit to play. Do you think Cristiano Ronaldo will start in the game amidst his injury concern? Comment below and let us know.

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