Saudi Pro League 2024-2025: Al Taawon-Al Nassr, the likely lineups

Al Taawon-Al Nassr, the likely lineups
After securing a comeback victory in the first match of the year, Al Nassr challenges Al Taawon in the 15th day of the Saudi Pro League. Kickoff at 6 p.m. at the Al Taawon Arena in Buraidah. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates ended 2024 with two defeats. However, they redeemed themselves in the last round of the championship against Al Okhdood (3-1), moving up to third place in the standings, 12 points behind Al Hilal, first in the standings, and Al Ittihad, second.
As for the hosts, Arruabarena will have to do without disqualified Mahzari: likely a switch to a three-man defense with Al-Ahmad, flanked by Al-Saluli and Girotto. Former Bologna Barrow will lead the attack, paired with Al Hosawi.
Pioli will still have to do without Al-Khaibari, who is unavailable due to a muscle tear but will recover Marcelo Brozovic, who is expected to return to the starting eleven. In attack there'è Cristiano Ronaldo, with Angelo, Al Ghareeb and Mane in support.
Probable lineups
Al Taawon (3-5-2): Maylson; Al-Ahmad, Al-Saluli, Girotto; Al Nasser, Fajr, El Mahdioui, Bahusayn, Al-Abdulrazzaq; Al Hosawi, Barrow. All,. Arruabarena
Al Nassr (4-2-3-1): Bento; Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Boushal; Brozovic, Otavio; Angelo, Al Ghareeb, Mane; Ronaldo. All. Pioli