Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return to action for Al-Nassr as they prepare to face Al-Riyadh in the second round of the Roshn Pro League. The Portugal captain has been included in the squad for this crucial match, marking his first possible appearance since he sat out the opening round and the King's Cup of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Al-Nassr, who started the season on a high note with an impressive three-goal victory over Al-Fateh, will be looking to maintain their momentum against Al-Riyadh, who are eager to recover from a first-round defeat. According to reports from Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah, Al-Nassr's Australian coach Ange Postecoglou has called up 21 players for the match, although Mohamed Simakan and Samu Costa have been rested as part of a rotation strategy.

The team will need to finalize their squad before kick-off, with one player expected to drop out to meet matchday regulations. Potential candidates for exclusion include Abdulmalik Al-Jaber, Saad Haqawi, and Rakan Al-Ghamdi.

In goal, Al-Nassr will rely on either Brazil's Bento Matheus or Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, while the defense features players like Nawaf Boushal and Inigo Martinez. The midfield includes talents such as Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Sami Al-Najei, while Ronaldo will lead the attack alongside Joao Felix, Kingsley Coman, and Sadio Mane.

Ronaldo's return is particularly significant as Al-Nassr looks to build on their strong start to the season. With his presence, the team gains an additional attacking option, making their front line a focal point of discussion ahead of the match. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the addition of the Portuguese captain will impact the game against Al-Riyadh.