Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, head of Saudi club Al-Nassr, revealed the situation regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's participation in the match against Iraqi club Al-Zawraa, noting that the final decision has not yet been made.

During the press conference, Jesus explained that Ronaldo is expected to be available, but the coaching staff is carefully assessing his condition before the match to ensure he is fully ready.

He pointed out the absence of French defender Mohamed Simakan due to muscle strain accompanied by a cold, in addition to the injury of Spanish player Iñigo Martínez, which forces the team to look for alternatives to compensate for the absences.

The Portuguese coach confirmed that Al-Nassr has suitable options among the players to compensate for any shortages, and that the match is an opportunity for other players to prove their abilities and support the team in the absence of key members.

Jesus pointed out that the team went through a 28-day break without official matches, which posed a significant challenge, but the match against Al-Zawraa represents an opportunity to prepare the players for the upcoming phase.

He emphasized that the goal of the meeting is to continue the victories, advance to the final, and win the title, explaining that the team has dedicated intensive preparations with a focus on capitalizing on opportunities against an opponent who previously eliminated Saudi Arabia in the Arab Cup.