Why is Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench in Jeddah vs Al Nassr King Cup Match?

Cristiano Ronaldo started on the bench in Al Nassr’s King Cup match against Jeddah in the Prins Abdullah Alfaisal Sports City Stadium.

Why doesn’t Ronaldo start?

Without official injury news it seems that Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus Ronaldo has started on the couch to manage the workload of the Portuguese star.

With the FIFA World Cup next year, players around the world will be wary of a long -term injury that could hinder their chances of playing in the World Cup.

Also, with Jeddah as a second -class team, even without Ronaldo, will already be superior on paper. Apart from the Portuguese, Jesus also kept Sadio Mane, Kingsley Coman and Joao Felix on the couch.

Published on September 23, 2025