KSAsportz report
RIYADH — Al Nassr has officially departed for Baghdad on Tuesday in preparation for their crucial AFC Champions League tie against Iraq’s Al Zawraa. Head coach Jorge Jesus has included all of the club’s goalkeepers in the traveling squad, aiming for strategic depth as they face their opponents.
The Riyadh giants will be without their star captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazilian forward Wesley, but the roster remains formidable with all eight foreign professionals making the trip. This impressive lineup features football heavyweights such as Sadio Mané (Senegal), Marcelo Brozović (Croatia), Iñigo Martínez (Spain), and Kingsley Coman (France). Additionally, goalkeeper Bento (Brazil), Angelo Gabriel (Brazil), and João Félix (Portugal) will also join the expedition.
The squad is traveling under the leadership of CEO José Semedo and sporting director Simão Coutinho, both vital in maintaining team morale and strategy.
Al Nassr currently boasts the top position in their group with a strong 75% win rate in the tournament so far. A victory in Baghdad would not only bolster their chances of early qualification for the knockout stages but also allow Jorge Jesus’ side to refocus on their ongoing campaigns in the Saudi Pro League and the King’s Cup.
Statistics indicate that Al Nassr averages 2.1 goals per game in this season’s Champions League, showcasing their offensive strength as they aim to extend this potent performance further.