Al-Nassr received a strong blow before its anticipated match against Esteghlal Tehran, as the absence of Otavio Monteiro, Sultan Al-Ghanam, and Abdullah Al-Khaibari due to injury has been confirmed.

The absence of these three influential players poses a challenge for the coach, especially with the match date approaching, which forces him to look for alternatives to compensate for the absences.

Al-Nassr will play the first leg against Esteghlal Tehran on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Azadi Stadium, in a match of great importance for both teams.

Despite the absences, Al-Nassr aims to achieve a positive result away from home, to keep its hopes of qualification alive and to deliver a strong performance against the Iranian team.

Al-Nassr relies on the brilliance of its stars to compensate for the absences, as the match will be a real test of the team's strength and its ability to overcome difficult circumstances.