On matchday 8 of the 2024-2025 season Saudi Pro League, Al Cholood will host Christiano Ronaldo‘S Al Nassr at Al Hazem Club Stadium. Head coach wants to extend their seven-game winning streak Stefano Pioli made an important decision regarding Ronaldo’s presence on the pitch.

The Portuguese star has made significant minutes in recent weeks. Taking this into account, and with Al Kholood currently close to the relegation zone, Pioli has chosen to rest Ronaldo for Al Nassr’s match against Al Kholood.

Ronaldo has not reported any injuries since Al Nassr’s recent AFC Champions League victory over Esteghlal FC. Pioli’s decision to rest him is of strategic importance, with the upcoming matches against Al Kawoon in the King’s Cup a crucial league match against table leader Al Hilal on the horizon.

Ronaldo drops out of the roster for the second time with Pioli

This is the second time Ronaldo has been left out of Pioli’s squad. The first occurred during Pioli’s debut against Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League when Ronaldo was sidelined due to a viral infection.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal playing the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A1 match between Scotland and Portugal on October 15, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Today Ronaldo gets a well-deserved rest after playing four matches in the past ten days. divided between the Portuguese national team and Al Nassr. In particular, the recent match against Esteghlal FC was the first match in which Ronaldo did not score under Pioli’s leadership.

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Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina was hospitalized

Ronaldo will spend time with his family, in particular caring for his partner Georgina Rodriguez, who has been hospitalized at the Saudi German Hospital for four days.

The model posted an update on his situation on Instagram: “Finally back home! I spent four days in the hospital with pneumonia. I’m doing better now, but I’m still recovering at home with my family.”

Al Nassr confirmed the position against Al Kholood

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