Defensive Shock Hits Al-Nassr Before Asian Zawraa Clash
The Saudi team Al-Nassr is facing an unexpected setback after suffering a double blow to their defense just days before their highly anticipated match against Iraq's Al-Zawraa in the AFC Champions League.
Al-Nassr is preparing to face Al-Zawraa in the sixth round of the group stage, in a match where they aim to continue their perfect results in the continental tournament.
The team's group training sessions saw the absence of the defensive duo, Spaniard Iñigo Martínez and Frenchman Mohamed Simakan, which raised concerns within the coaching staff ahead of the crucial match.
Martinez and Simakan were present at the club's clinic after experiencing physical pain, which prevented them from participating in the last training session, with their final status for the match still undecided.
The "Al-Oula Park" stadium in the capital Riyadh will host the match between Al-Nassr and Al-Zawraa next Wednesday, under the leadership of Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus.
The match kicks off at 7:00 PM Mecca time, amid great anticipation from the fans due to its significant impact on the standings.
Al-Nassr tops its group in the AFC Champions League 2 with 15 points, achieving a perfect record, while Al-Zawraa is in second place with 9 points, followed by Istiklol Dushanbe and then Indian club Gokulam Kerala with no points.
Al-Nassr is preparing to face Al-Zawraa in the sixth round of the group stage, in a match where they aim to continue their perfect results in the continental tournament.
The team's group training sessions saw the absence of the defensive duo, Spaniard Iñigo Martínez and Frenchman Mohamed Simakan, which raised concerns within the coaching staff ahead of the crucial match.
Martinez and Simakan were present at the club's clinic after experiencing physical pain, which prevented them from participating in the last training session, with their final status for the match still undecided.
The "Al-Oula Park" stadium in the capital Riyadh will host the match between Al-Nassr and Al-Zawraa next Wednesday, under the leadership of Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus.
The match kicks off at 7:00 PM Mecca time, amid great anticipation from the fans due to its significant impact on the standings.
Al-Nassr tops its group in the AFC Champions League 2 with 15 points, achieving a perfect record, while Al-Zawraa is in second place with 9 points, followed by Istiklol Dushanbe and then Indian club Gokulam Kerala with no points.
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