Overview
- Ronaldo was left out of Al‑Nassr’s squad for the King’s Cup Round of 32 and watched the match from the stands while following a club fitness plan.
- The club has placed him on a special, monitored return‑to‑play programme after he missed preseason and the league opener, and reports say he felt pelvic muscle pain during group work this week.
- Manager Ange Postecoglou said Ronaldo has trained and is 'working very hard' and that the forward will be reintegrated gradually pending final medical tests.
- Al‑Nassr beat Al‑Diriyah 4‑1 on Tuesday to reach the King’s Cup last 16, showing the squad can perform without Ronaldo as João Félix, Mohamed Simakan and others stepped up.
- Separately, Saudi authorities moved remaining club shares to the PIF and local reports say a five‑company takeover bid is forming that may include a Ronaldo‑linked entity, while talks over a possible Nahitan Nández swap remain under discussion.