The coaching staff of the Saudi Al-Nassr team, led by Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, is awaiting the final decision on the status of Senegalese star Sadio Mane before facing Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Roshn League competition.

Mane is scheduled to undergo a special medical examination on Saturday afternoon to assess his physical condition and determine his ability to participate in the upcoming match in the 26th round of the tournament.

The Senegalese player participated in the team's recent training on Friday, but doubts still surround his presence in the starting lineup due to pain in his ankle.

Mané felt those pains during the training session before traveling to Dammam, which prompted the medical team to closely monitor his condition before making a final decision.

The coaching staff of Al-Nassr aims to ensure the player's full readiness before involving him, especially given the importance of the match in the battle for the top spot.

Al-Nassr tops the league standings with 64 points, leading by just one point ahead of its closest rival, Al-Ahli Saudi.

Al-Nassr secured a victory in the previous round against the Saudi team Neom with a score of one to nil, continuing their positive results in the competition.

The capital team hopes to continue its victories against Al-Khaleej in order to maintain its position at the top of the Roshan League standings during the crucial rounds of the season.