The sports community is eagerly awaiting Cristiano Ronaldo's decision on participating with Al-Nassr in the match against Al-Ittihad, as part of the 21st round of the Saudi Pro League's Roshn Classic, scheduled for Friday evening.

Al-Nassr hosts Al-Ittihad at its stadium in a match with a special competitive nature, amidst the direct battle for the top and the close point difference among the leading teams in the standings.

The Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" revealed that Ronaldo was not present at Al-Nassr club's headquarters on Tuesday, alongside the players who missed the recent league match against Al-Riyadh.

The newspaper clarified that the final decision regarding the participation of the Portuguese star will depend on his appearance in the training session scheduled for Wednesday, which will determine his technical readiness for the match.

Ronaldo missed Al-Nassr's previous match against Al-Riyadh in protest over the team's failure to secure the signings he requested during the winter transfer window, which officially closed on Monday.

Ronaldo is experiencing a state of frustration, similar to the Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, due to the failure to meet the necessary technical needs to support the team in the second half of the season.

The Al-Nassr captain participated in 22 matches across all competitions this season, scoring 18 goals and providing 3 assists, while the team is in second place with 46 points, just one point behind the leading team, Al-Hilal.