According to media reports, injured Al-Nassr players underwent medical examinations at the club's clinic on Tuesday, with the coaching staff awaiting a detailed report on their conditions today, Wednesday. These reports will determine their ability to return to participation soon.

The list of injured players includes several key names: Portuguese Otávio Silva, Spanish Aymeric Laporte, Ali Lajami, Sami Al-Najai, Abdul Rahman Ghareeb, Sultan Al-Ghanam, and Abdullah Al-Khaibari. As of now, their absence from the upcoming match against Al-Shabab has been confirmed, complicating Pioli's task even further.

There is still uncertainty surrounding the possibility of these players being fit for the match against Iranian Esteghlal in the second leg of the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, scheduled for next Monday. This match will be crucial for Al-Nassr's season, putting the medical staff in a race against time to restore the fitness of as many players as possible.

This situation puts Pioli to a tough test, as he will have to seek alternative solutions in the absence of influential elements in his squad. Will Al-Nassr be able to overcome this crisis and achieve positive results despite the absences?