3 confirmed absences for Al Nassr against Al Ain in AFC Champions League Elite

Al Nassr have suffered a major blow ahead of their AFC Champions League Elite opener, with three players confirmed to miss the match against Al Ain, scheduled to take place on Tuesday evening.

Al Nassr visit Al Ain in the first round of the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2026-2027 season, with a clear desire from the Saudi team to achieve a strong start on the continental stage.

Al-Nassr will be without the services of Kingsley Coman, Ayman Yahya, and Abdul Rehman due to the first player's unfitness after recovering from injury.

Ayman Yahya and Abdul Rehman will miss the plans of coach Ange Postecoglou, as injuries have prevented them from entering the squad for the upcoming match against Al Ain.

Three absences come at a critical time for Al Nassr, who are looking to regain their balance after a dip in form in the Saudi Pro League recently.

Postecoglou hopes to compensate for the absence of the trio with the options available in his squad, especially since the match against Al Ain represents Al Nassr's first test in the new edition of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Al Nassr aims to turn the start of their continental campaign into a new starting point by returning from the United Arab Emirates with a positive result that restores confidence in the team and gives them a strong boost in the AFC Champions League Elite.