Al-Nassr host Al-Khaleej at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Thursday 29 October in the twelfth round of the Roshn League. Mohamed Simakan and Abdulrahman Ghareeb are back in the squad, while Kingsley Coman is absent.
Simakan and Ghareeb return
Saudi journalist Ali Al-Anzi broke the news 24 hours before kick-off that French defender Mohamed Simakan is back in the squad. Simakan has recovered from his recent injury and returned to group training. Saudi winger Abdulrahman Ghareeb has also recovered from injury and returns to the squad.
Coman misses out
Coman misses out through a lack of fitness, even after rejoining group training on Tuesday 27 October. Coman and Simakan had both missed Al-Nassr's last two Roshn League games, against Neom and Al-Faisaly, with injury.
Schedule and league position
Two matches involving Al-Nassr were postponed: the Roshn League clash with Al-Ahli and the AFC Champions League Elite meeting with Al-Wasl. Al-Nassr are second in the Saudi League on 25 points, two behind leaders Al-Hilal. Al-Nassr are ahead of Al-Qadsiah on goal difference, with Al-Qadsiah having played a game more.