Ronaldo Out, Coman Doubtful: Al Nassr Prepares for the Saudi Clasico Showdown
5 February 2026
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Al Nassr will be without a key player in the upcoming derby against rival Al Ittihad, as star and captain Cristiano Ronaldo is sidelined.
The sports newspaper previously reported Ronaldo's omission due to a recent burst of anger, allegedly fueled by news of greater support for the opposition.
The same paper later added that Kingsley Coman will also miss the Clasico due to injury.
Coman missed the previous match against Riyadh in the 20th round of the Roshan Saudi Pro League, which ended 1-0 to the hosts.
However, the French winger resumed part of training yesterday, fueling speculation of a possible return before it was confirmed he would miss the Clasico altogether.
Since the start of the season, Coman has delivered strong numbers, featuring 24 games with 8 goals and 7 assists.
Punchline 1: If drama had a scoreboard, Ronaldo would be leading by a mile.
Punchline 2: Don’t worry fans—the calendar is just giving the team time to master the art of losing gracefully.
