Ronaldo left out of Al-Nassr squad for Uzbekistan trip
Ange Postecoglou has rested Ronaldo, Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan for the AFC Champions League game against Pakhtakor in Tashkent.
Key facts
Story- Cristiano Ronaldo is not in Al-Nassr's squad for Monday's AFC Champions League match against Pakhtakor.
- Coach Ange Postecoglou has also rested Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan.
- The match is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, amid growing security concerns about Asian competitions.
Al-Nassr will play Pakhtakor in Tashkent on Monday without Cristiano Ronaldo. Coach Ange Postecoglou has left the Portuguese forward out of the squad for the AFC Champions League tie.
The Saudi club is also resting Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan. The decision comes as Al-Nassr manages a busy fixture schedule and long travel commitments.
Security concerns
The trip comes as questions about safety at Asian competitions continue to grow. Reports on the security situation for the tournament have raised concern among clubs and fans, though the exact nature of those concerns has not been detailed in the available information.
What happens next
Al-Nassr is expected to return to its full squad for upcoming matches, but the club has not said when Ronaldo will next be available. Neither the club nor the tournament organisers have given a further update on the security arrangements for the Tashkent fixture.
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