Portuguese Jorge Jesus, the head coach of Saudi Al-Nassr, has decided to exclude duo Marcelo Brozović and Brazilian Bento Matheus from the team's list for the match against Al-Hazm tomorrow in the sixth round of the Roshan Saudi League.

The sports newspaper reported that Brozović's absence is due to his ongoing treatment and rehabilitation program after suffering a slight tear in his adductor muscle, an injury that also kept him out of the match against Indian Goa in the AFC Champions League 2.

The Croatian star continues his treatment program at the club's clinic under the supervision of the medical staff, hoping to return to participate in upcoming matches after completing his physical readiness.

As for the exclusion of Brazilian goalkeeper Bento Matheus, it was a direct technical decision from Jesus, who preferred to rely on local goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi to protect Al-Nassr's goal in the anticipated match against Al-Hazm.

The Portuguese coach aims with these changes to maintain balance within the lineup while giving some alternative players a chance to appear before entering more intense phases of the season.

Al-Nassr leads the Roshan Saudi League standings with 15 points after five rounds, while Al-Hazm occupies the thirteenth place with 5 points, in a match where the global team seeks to strengthen its position at the top.