Press reports have revealed that Spanish defender Iñigo Martínez of Al-Nassr is close to making a return with his team in the anticipated match against Al-Ettifaq.

Sources indicated that the player has returned to participate in group training after recovering from a hamstring injury, which kept him off the field for almost a full month.

Reports indicated that Martinez appeared to be in good physical condition during recent training sessions, which boosts his chances of being included in the match squad.

The decision to involve the Spanish defender now rests with coach Jorge Jesus, who will make his final decision based on the player's technical and physical readiness.

The player's return represents a strong addition to Al-Nassr's defense, especially after the team was affected by his absence in several matches during the past period.

The coaching staff aims to leverage Martinez's experience in an important match in the Saudi Roshan League, given the need to strengthen defensive stability.

This return provides the coach with broader options before a match considered one of the highlights of the 29th round, amid great ambitions to continue achieving positive results.