Return Countdown: Coman and Martinez Ready to Rejoin Al-Nassr After Injuries
3 April 2026
Return timeline and next fixture
New reports indicate that French winger Kingsley Coman and Spanish defender Inigo Martinez are set to return to Al-Nassr’s lineup after missing Friday’s clash with Al-Nahda.
Head coach Jorge Jesus had left both players out of the squad for the Al-Nahda match at Al-Nassr’s home ground in round 27 of the Roshen Pro League.
Saudi daily Al-Riyadiya reported that club doctor Carlos Miguel gave the green light for the duo to return starting with the next match after Al-Nahda.
The next fixture is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, when Al-Nassr visit Al-Akhad in Najran, as part of round 28 of the Roshen Pro League.
Martinez is recovering from a hamstring tear, while Coman suffered a strain in the back of his thigh and the calf during team training last Tuesday.
Al-Nassr currently leads the Saudi Pro League with 67 points, three points ahead of Al-Hilal and five ahead of Al-Ahli.
Injury updates and outlook
With their return, the pair are expected to bolster a squad in pursuit of a late-season push. The medical staff emphasize a cautious comeback to avoid any relapse.
Fans hope the comeback translates into more form and trophies as the title race heats up.
Punchline 1: If comebacks were stand‑up sets, Coman and Martinez would still be warming up—gravity, meet the patient clipboard.
Punchline 2: And if the fans had a nickel for every injury update, they’d already own the league trophy—let’s hope the doctors cash in on the spectacle, not the suspense.
