On matchday 8 of the 2024-25 season Saudi Pro League, Al Kholood will host Cristiano Ronaldo'S Al Nassr at Al Hazem Club Stadium. Head coach wants to extend his seven-game winning streak Stefano Pioli made an important decision regarding Ronaldo's presence on the pitch.

The Portuguese star has racked up significant minutes in recent weeks. Given this and with Al Kholood currently near the relegation zone, Pioli has decided to rest Ronaldo for the match between Al Nassr and Al Kholood.

Ronaldo has not reported any injury since Al Nassr's recent AFC Champions League victory over Esteghlal FC. Pioli's decision to give him a rest is strategic given the upcoming games against Al Kawoon in the King's Cup a crucial league game against league leaders Al Hilal on the horizon.

Ronaldo has been left out of the squad for the second time alongside Pioli

This is the second time Ronaldo has been left out of Pioli's squad. The first incident occurred during Pioli's debut against Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League when Ronaldo had to take a break due to a virus infection.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the match at 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 appearing in four games in the last 10 days. Division between Portugal's national team and Al Nassr. It is noteworthy that the recent game against Esteghlal FC was the first game in which Ronaldo didn't score under Pioli's leadership.

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Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina was taken to hospital

Ronaldo will spend time with his family and particularly look after his partner Georgina Rodriguez, who was in 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 feeling better now, but I’m still recovering at home with my family.”

Al Nassr confirmed the lineup against Al Kholood

Bento; sultan Al GhannamAli LajamiAymeric LaporteAbdulrahman Ghareeb; Abdullah AlkhaibariAyman Ahmed; Angelo, OtavioSadio mane; Anderson Talisca.