Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been diagnosed with a viral infection.
Al Nassr, who were knocked out of last season’s Asian Champions League in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Al Ain, were given a dream start in the Iraqi capital, when full-back Sultan Al Ghannam met Otavio’s astute, first-time pass on 14 minutes to finish low past Al Shorta goalkeep
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al Nassr’s draw in their Asian Champions League opener. His absence might be due to factors such as injury, suspension, or tactical choices. While missing a star player like Ronaldo could influence the team’s performance, it also presents a chance for other players to make a difference. How do you think his missing presence will impact Al Nassr’s progress in the tournament?
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