2026-2027 Saudi League: Al-Nassr vs. Abha, Probable Lineups

On Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Italian time, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr will take the field at Al-Awwal Park to face Abha, the team at the bottom of the standings with just 1 point in its first 5 games. Ange Postecoglou’s team thus has a golden opportunity to catch up with Al Hilal and Al-Qadisiyya for first place.

Al-Nassr won’t be able to count on Kingsley Coman—at least not from the start: the former Bayern Munich player has a hamstring injury and is questionable. Sultan Al-Ghannam is sidelined with a torn cruciate ligament in his knee.

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the attack alongside João Félix, with Yahya and Mané on the wings and Angelo Gabriel and Costa in the center of midfield. A back four consisting of Boushal, Simakan, Al-Amri, and Al-Najdi will defend Al-Aqidi’s goal.

Damir Buric will have to do without Abdulkarim Darisi, who is sidelined with a meniscus injury. The Croatian coach has decided to entrust the attacking duties to Batshuayi, a familiar face in European soccer. Al-Qahtani and Gory will play on the wings, with Al-Ghamdi, Al-Fahad, and Fekir in the center to add depth to the midfield. At the back, Aljohani, Hindi, Gaari, and Al-Zaid will start, with Leon in goal.

Probable lineups
AL-NASSR (4-4-2): Al-Aqidi; Boushal, Simakan, Al-Amri, Al-Najdi; Yahya, Angelo Gabriel, Costa, Mané; Ronaldo, Felix. Coach: Postecoglou
ABHA (4-5-1): Leon; Aljohani, Hindi, Gaari, Al-Zaid; Al-Qahtani, Al-Ghamdi, Al-Fahad, Fekir, Gory; Batshuayi.