Cristiano Ronaldo is left out of Al Nassr’s squad for the AFC Champions League match against Pakhtakor in Tashkent. Multiple outlets report that coach Ange Postecoglou does not include the forward for Monday’s trip, citing squad rotation and team management ahead of a busy period.
The coverage also points to wider security concerns connected to the region. One report frames the decision alongside ongoing worries for Asian competitions, while others link it to growing travel and security considerations around the Uzbekistan fixture. In addition to Ronaldo, another outlet says other players are rested as part of the same selection approach.
Overall, the sources largely agree on the key elements: Ronaldo does not travel or is not selected for the game, Postecoglou makes the call, and the club is balancing rotation and security-related issues as it prepares for the match in Uzbekistan.
