Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus made a notable move ahead of the anticipated match between Al-Nassr and Al-Okhdood by promoting several reserve team players to participate in the first team's group training sessions.

The final training session saw the inclusion of seven young players, reflecting the coaching staff's desire to expand options and prepare as many players as possible before the match.

The list of called-up players included Haider Abdul Karim, Abdul Malik Al-Jaber, Rakan Al-Ghamdi, Sami Al-Najai, Saad Haqawi, Awad Aman, and Hassan Al-Menhali, as they underwent an intensive training program with the team.

This decision comes as part of Jesus's efforts to enhance the physical and technical readiness within the team, especially with the pressure of matches in the crucial stage of the season.

Al-Nassr is set to face Al-Okhdood on Saturday evening as part of the 29th round of the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Nassr enters the match leading the standings with 70 points, which gives them a psychological advantage as they strive to strengthen their position at the top and move a step closer to the title.

On the other hand, Al-Akhdood faces a tough challenge, as they are in seventeenth place with 16 points, and they aspire to achieve a positive result to aid in their struggle to remain in the league.

The sports community is anticipating the impact of Jesus' decision and whether playing the young players will give Al-Nassr an additional boost or open the door to unexpected surprises in the upcoming match.