Reports have revealed that Italian coach Stefano Pioli of Al-Nassr is determining the status of defender Ali Lajami regarding his presence in the squad for tomorrow's match against Iranian Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League knockout stage.

Al-Nassr is preparing to host Esteghlal in the second leg of the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League at the "Al-Awwal Park" stadium on Monday evening.

Sources mentioned that Lajami may participate in Al-Nassr's final training session on Sunday evening, in preparation for the match against Esteghlal, following the completion of his rehabilitation program.

Lajami will join the team's camp, where Pioli will assess whether he will participate as a starter in the match based on his technical and physical readiness.

It is noteworthy that Al-Nassr returned from the Esteghlal field with a goalless draw in Tehran during the first leg of the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League.