"Hattrick incoming", "Will score his goal today with a pass from Sadio Mane" - Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Al-Nassr XI
Fans are elated to see Cristiano Ronaldo return to Al Nassr's starting XI to face Al Taawoun in tonight's (August 18) Saudi Pro League encounter.
Ronaldo sat out Al-Alami's surprising 2-1 defeat to Al Ettifaq in their season opener last time out. The Portuguese icon had fired his side to victory in the Arab Club Champions Cup prior but couldn't feature against Steven Gerrard's men.
However, the 38-year-old has returned to match fitness for Al Nassr's clash with Al Taawoun at KSU Stadium. His return is a welcome boost to manager Luis Castro as he looks to get a league win on the board.
Castro has selected Waleed Abdullah in goal, with Sultan Al-Ghannam, Ali Lajami, Abdulelah Al-Amri, and Ghislain Konan in defense. Meanwhile, Abdullah Al-Khaibri, Marcelo Brozovic, Sekou Fofana, and Anderson Talisca are in midfield.
Cristiano Ronaldo lines up in attack alongside Sadio Mane with many Al Nassr fans pinning their hopes on the duo this season. The attacking pair wreaked havoc during their careers in Europe and are now tasked with guiding Al-Alami to Saudi Pro League glory.
One fan expects Ronaldo to get back to scoring ways and has even backed him to score a hattrick on his return:
Another fan is expecting Ronaldo to link up with Mane in Castro's attack:
Here's how Twitter reacted to the legendary forward's return to the Al Nassr side:
Mane, 31, had a decision to make this summer when it became clear he was not part of Bayern Munich's plans. The Senegalese forward struggled during his only campaign at the Allianz Arena and he soon attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League.
The Liverpool legend has revealed that he turned down a move to Al Ahli to join Al Nassr. He claims to have spoken to his former Reds teammate Roberto
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